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Joy in Medicine magazine: Sanford Health
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10 Min Read

Investing in physician leadership helps everyone thrive

South Dakota-based Sanford Health has found that physician well-being improves when leaders are given the tools to develop effective leadership behaviors.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

Resident physicians deserve to learn in a culture of well-being

Residents should be able to speak up for patients—and for themselves. Learn how that culture is nurtured at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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8 Min Read

Empty bedrooms, lasting loss: A film reframes mass shootings

Netflix’s “All the Empty Rooms” shows what’s left behind. Northwell Health builds universal screening and support to prevent the next loss.

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Injury & Violence
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

From day 1 to Match Day, these medical student specialty picks stick

Choosing your physician specialty? Data reveals which specialties are most “sticky” and which ones are picked most often by those who change direction.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Heshmati

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

Women physicians face heavier burdens and higher burnout risk

Across 12 years of surveys, women physicians had higher burnout and lower work-life integration than men. Health systems can help by easing admin load.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Do physicians need to switch jobs to climb the career ladder?

Newly published research shows that is often the case in academic surgery. Learn what the data shows and get tips to find a lasting physician career fit.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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Demystifying a new tool for early lung cancer detection

Bayhealth’s mobile classroom lets students and neighbors explore Ion robotic bronchoscopy, boosting awareness, screening and career interest.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Teamwork gives Washington state new approach to credentialing

Questions on the state’s physician credentialing reform have been revised to better support physician well-being. Find out how it happened.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians