US Biomedical Research: We Must Reverse a Decade of Neglect
US Biomedical Research: We Must Reverse a Decade of Neglect. As an HIV physician, I began my career early in the AIDS epidemic before effective antiviral medications existed. I held […]
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V-Day
February marks the beginning of V-Season: a time when “The Vagina Monologues” are performed globally in colleges, communities, theaters, and even medical schools. A brief background: “The Vagina Monologues” is […]
A Doctor Written Novel Worthy of Your Perusal
“The Devil Wears Scrubs” by Dr. Freida McFadden is both a truthful exposition and a delightful narrative about working in any medical hierarchy as told by a midsummer’s intern. But […]
Member Highlight: Allison Silverstein
My name is Allison Silverstein and I am currently a second year student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine pursuing an MD and MS in Genomic Medicine. […]
Time at the Bedside
I find myself spending close to an hour on the computer each morning at the hospital. I spend this time dutifully looking up vital signs, labs, recent radiology or pathology […]
What Women Should Know Before Entering Medical School
What Women Should Know Before Entering Medical School A specialty career strategy article for the aspiring or transitioning female medical doctor. Published 12 – -2013 Medical professionals have such an […]
Women Still Missing from Medicine’s Top Ranks
The newly renovated suite of offices for our medical department was beautiful – clean, sleek lines that nevertheless incorporated features of the century-old hospital. The chairman of the department had […]
Kaplan’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale is Coming!
From November 29th to December 2nd, Kaplan will offer 20% off USMLE® and COMLEX-USA® High Yield and Qbank Until Your Test courses to AMWA members. To enroll, click here and enter THANKSDOC […]
The Hopelessness of Domestic Violence
Hopelessness. You spend a lot of time with it in medical school. Either you’re preparing for an exam or you’re wondering how you’re ever going to recover from one. You […]
Evaluating Empathy
I can feel it slipping away already. The long hours are taking their toll on my attitude, draining my patience. The anxiety consumes me as I wait for my knowledge […]