Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Medical School Life Aug 7, 2023 · 3 MIN READ The meaning behind your white coat A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care. Public Health Jul 11, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Rethinking overreliance on BMI to improve patient care BMI can be a helpful clinical indicator, but many of its applications are overvalued, imprecise and can harm patients. Learn more with the AMA. Ethics Jun 15, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Putting patients first in transgender surgical care Learn about autonomy protections, patient-centered informed consent, and shared decision-making processes in gender-affirming surgical care. Health Equity Jun 9, 2023 · 3 MIN READ AMA assembles task force to guide truth, reconciliation, healing New task force will advise the AMA Board of Trustees on restorative justice in medicine and medical education. Career Development May 26, 2023 · 4 MIN READ Early retirement? 5 factors physicians should evaluate Worried that you might hang up the stethoscope too early—or too late? Learn more with the AMA about finding the retirement that’s right for you. Ethics May 17, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Interprofessional education helps fuel meaningful learning Interprofessional education can help prepare physicians and other clinicians for team-based work cultures. Learn more with the AMA. Transition from Resident to Attending May 8, 2023 · 12 MIN READ Physician contracting: Restrictive covenants, termination clauses Learn from the AMA what you need to know about restrictive covenants and termination clauses in physician contracts. Transition from Resident to Attending Apr 21, 2023 · 15 MIN READ Physician contracting: What to know before you sign Learn more from the AMA about the key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process. Load More