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      What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

      Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

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      Mpox is a public health threat and the U.S. should be prepared

      There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.

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      Find resources on looking for your next role as a physician. 

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      Physicians’ time off shouldn’t mean returning to an endless inbox

      Baptist Health virtual work guru Reggie Lyell, MD, leads an effort to help doctors returning to work focus on patients instead of clicks.  

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      Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.

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      Is a 50-year career enough to show the value of an IMG physician?

      When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.

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      This medical student took her advocacy from campus to the statehouse

      M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.

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      Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

      Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights. 

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      What I wish I knew in residency about becoming chief resident

      Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.

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      Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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      Dec. 20, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice advocacy

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      Dec. 20, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

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      Learning Collaborative: Augmented Intelligence (AI) Governance

      Build a framework for the implementation of AI in practice during this seven-month shared learning collaborative launching April 2025. 

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      AMA Update for Dec. 23, 2024: How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

      How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at the work physicians are doing across the country in 2024.

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