Conrad Fischer, MD , is director of educational development for the Department of Medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Fischer is responsible for advancing the scholarly environment at the hospital, expanding research and publications, and launching subspecialty fellowships. Dr. Fischer is also chairman of medicine for Kaplan Medical, teaching USMLE Steps 2 and 3, Internal Medicine Board Review and Attending Recertification, and USMLE Step 1 Physiology. He is Associate Professor of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City.