This month, AMA Journal of Ethics theme editor Jacquelyn Nestor, a fifth-year MD/PhD student at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, interviewed Allen Buchanan, PhD, about how we can safely explore cutting-edge biomedical enhancements.

Virtual Mentor asked six "people on the street" in Chicago for their views about the personal and social effects of elective cosmetic surgery.

Timothy Nicholas joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Drs Lisa Rainsong and Erin Gentry Lamb: “Using Music to Teach Health Professions Students to Listen Closely and Promote Peace.”

Dr Sana Loue joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Jared Ontko and Timothy Nicholas: “Government Obligations and the Negative Right to a Healthy Urban Environment.”

Drs Lynne Fehrenbacher and Leah Leonard-Kandarapally join Ethics Talk to discuss key roles of infectious disease pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship.

Dr Margaret M. Sullivan joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Emily E. Lazowy, Dr Jill S. Roncarati, Dr Howard K. Koh, and Dr James J. O’Connell: “Training Clinicians to Care for Patients Where They Are."

Dr Natalie Bonfine joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Mark R. Munetz: “Crisis Intervention Team Program Leadership Must Include Psychiatrists.”

Dr Charles Binkley joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Michael Politz and Dr Brian Green: "Who, If Not the FDA, Should Regulate Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Devices?"

There are many elements and much coordination involved in the design and implementation of an effective resident training program in systems-based practice.

Facial transplantation provides a viable option for those patients with severe facial defects who are more likely to adapt to their new facial appearance.