Editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns for a conversation about leadership with family medicine physician Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, MD.

In part 2, they highlight the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, the power of showing up in uncomfortable spaces, and how self-advocacy can strengthen both individual careers and the broader health system.

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Editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns for a conversation about leadership with family medicine physician Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, MD.

In part 1, they discuss the importance of understanding the rules of the system, using influence with integrity, and accepting losses as part of a strategy for success.

Listen to part 2 here.

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Alexis Kuerbis, PhD, MSW, discusses her research on alcohol use prevention among older adults, identifying promising interventions and emphasizing the importance of tailored care.

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Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, reviews findings from the STORM-PE study, which showed the benefits of adding computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy to anticoagulation prior to progression in patients with pulmonary embolism.

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Ekta Kapoor, MBBS, discusses a Mayo Clinic study that identified significant gaps in care among women with menopause symptoms. She puts the findings into present-day context and shares what clinicians can do to continue closing the gap.

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Melissa Reider-Demer, DNP, discusses how a redesigned discharge workflow improved inpatient throughput during periods of capacity strain at UCLA Health, and why this initiative is transferable to hospitals of any size.

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Karl Nadolsky, DO, and W. Timothy Garvey, MD, unpack several key points in the AACE’s latest obesity management guidance, including diagnosis, staging, and medication selection.

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What should you do when a colleague’s judgment, behavior, or health puts patients at risk? Dr. MedLaw examines mandatory reporting laws, liability traps, and how clinicians can act decisively without escalating conflict.

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Research indicates that 53% of adults in the US aren’t aware of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. Sanjay S. Shete, PhD, discusses the findings and how physicians can help.

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The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule, redefining how physicians’ decisions are judged in court. This new approach centers on evidence-based practice and the reasonability of care under real-world clinical circumstances.

Dr. Medlaw unpacks how the new national standard reshapes malpractice claims.

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