Making the Rounds

Fourth-year medical student at the University of Minnesota medical school and AMA Research Challenge finalist Arman Shahriar, dives into his research on socio-economic diversity among medical students in the US and his vision for the future of health care.  Poster: Socioeconomic Diversity of Matriculating U.S. Medical Students by Race and Ethnicity, From 2017 to 2019 (Medical Education Innovation)...

Marielisa Cabrera Sánchez, second-year medical student at Puerto Rico School of Medicine and AMA Research Challenge finalist, shares about her early enthusiasm for understanding microbes and infectious diseases, as well as how COVID-19 has impacted her research in genomic adaptation.   Poster: Genomic Adaptation of Moraxella catarrhalis During Persistence in the Airways of COPD patients ✶✶✶✶  📺 F...

Siobhan Wescott, MD, Director of American Indian Health Program, talks about facing prejudice and navigating power differentials during med school and residency. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available h...

Jason Ryan, MD, MPH, founder and CEO of Boards and Beyond talks about the unexpected turns of his career, what's next for medical education given the virtual era of the pandemic, and how Boards and Beyond got started. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AM...

Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the...

Author and physician Robert "Bob" Wachter, MD discusses social media misinformation and his book, The Digital Doctor: Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine’s Computer Age. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Maddie Drake, medical student at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at...

Experts address the most relevant topics in the news today and answer HCP’s questions around the current real-estate market and federal student loan forbearance. We explore strategies and solutions including LR’s physician mortgage and historically low private-loan refinancing rates. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate f...

Dr. Erika Augustine, MD, MS, shares about research challenges during the pandemic and how remote patient monitoring continues to evolve to provide patient access and safety. Dr. Augustine is associate chief science officer and director of the clinical trials unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, host...

Vera David, MD talks about the shift to decentralized clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic and the benefits of patient access and safety. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Kristofer Jackson, medical student at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube...

✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update 📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts 📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https...

Vascular surgeon Oliver Aalami, M.D. discusses his research in clinical validation devices, algorithms from step-count data, and health data accessibility for patients. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Kristofer Jackson, medical student at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedica...

Emergency medicine physician, the associate dean of strategy and innovation for the School of Health at Brown and the founding director of the Brown Lifespan Center for Digital Health, Dr. Megan Ranney, shares her experience with ever-changing digital health technology innovations and how med students can help combat misinformation on social media. This episode is part of a health IT series by the...

John Bass, founder and CEO of Hashed Health, discusses the use of block-chain technology as a foundation for building healthcare technology solutions to improve both physician and patient experience. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Chair Matthew Swanson, medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine ✶✶✶✶...

Associate professor for emergency medicine and biostatistics at Yale, Dr. Ted Melnick, discusses his research in EHR usability to improve healthcare quality and delivery. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Kristofer Jackson, Medical student at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedi...

In this episode, Dr. Nitesh Chawla, Frank Freimann professor of computer science and engineering at University of Notre Dame, an expert in data science, artificial intelligence, and network science, shares his perspectives on the use of health data for common good and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health IT. This episode is part of a health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Inf...

Dr. Joseph Ross gives us a glimpse of his research work exploring the regulation of medical devices and pharmaceuticals to understand and improve patient outcomes. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Chair Matthew Swanson, medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalass...

Dr. Katherine Rubino, intellectual property lawyer, from Caldwell Intellectual Property Law talks about intersections of technology and health care, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and patient privacy. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Kristofer Jackson, Medical student at the University of Toledo Colle...

Physician economist Dr. Anupam Jena shares about his experience with the creative use of data in medical research. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by Chair Matthew Swanson, medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeCh...

Surgeon, professor, and author Dr. Marty Makary discusses accountability in health care and how technological advances are changing the way physicians practice medicine and empower patients. This episode is part of a Health IT series by the AMA-MSS Committee on Health Information Technology, hosted by CHIT Chair Matthew Swanson, medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. ✶✶✶✶ ...

AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium has collaborated with the “InsideTheBoards” podcast to bring medical students USMLE study aid. In this episode of the series, Dr. Maya Hammoud gives an overview of health systems science and discusses its growing importance due to COVID-19. Dr. Hammoud is senior advisor for Medical Education Innovations at the AMA. Listen to the full series a...

Burnout isn’t just an issue for physicians; it impacts students and residents, too. And it isn’t just an individual problem; it’s systematic. In this episode, John P. Fogarty, M.D., dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine, shares how a tragic event led to a wellness-promoting culture.   ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChan...

The number of debt repayment options can feel over overwhelming. How do you choose the best one? In this episode, Laurel Road’s Alex Macielak and anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, M.D., discuss how to utilize your debt efficiently and find the best repayment option. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in...

Consolidation. Refinancing. Deferment. Forbearance. These are just a few of the things you should be knowledgeable about and consider before you sign to take out loans. In this episode, Laurel Road’s Alex Macielak and anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, M.D., shed light on items to know before putting pen to paper. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouT...

What’s the difference between federal repayment versus private refinancing, and which option makes most sense for you? In this episode, Laurel Road’s Alex Macielak and anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, M.D., aim to answer those questions by diving into both approaches. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest...

When it comes to student debt, you’re far from alone. In this episode, Laurel Road’s Alex Macielak and anesthesia fellow Chirag Shah, M.D. review the state of student debt in the U.S., as well as a look at how to improve your credit score. ✶✶✶✶  📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for ph...