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 Specialty Profiles Nov 14, 2024 · 9 MIN READ What it's like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Arogundade Confluence Health’s Olaseni Arogundade, MD, says radiology involves limited patient contact, but helps doctors to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Specialty Profiles Nov 8, 2024 · 5 MIN READ What it's like in allergy and immunology: Shadowing Dr. Fraser AMA member Burcin Fraser, MD, of Privia Health, says that—depending on the setting— the work-life balance in allergy and immunology can be a big draw. Specialty Profiles Oct 25, 2024 · 3 MIN READ What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises. Public Health Oct 16, 2024 · 2 MIN READ Good sleep isn’t just a medical issue. It’s also an ethical one. Experts explore a phenomenon that typifies modern life—poor sleep—and investigates medicine’s role in coming up with a solution. Specialty Profiles Oct 14, 2024 · 5 MIN READ What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV. Specialty Profiles Oct 11, 2024 · 9 MIN READ What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance. Medical Residency Personal Finance UPDATED Oct 10, 2024 · 7 MIN READ 3 key factors to assess physician disability insurance options Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider. Specialty Profiles Oct 2, 2024 · 7 MIN READ What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy. Load More