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      Can the oral microbiome help predict pancreatic cancer risk?

      A JAMA Oncology cohort study of 122,000 people examines that question. Catch up with what else physicians are reading in JAMA Network journals.

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      Medical schools have new option to boost nutrition knowledge

      A comprehensive, quick dive into nutrition training for doctors and future physicians is getting buy-in from medical schools. 

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      In burnout battle, look to the art world for inspiration

      At Bayhealth, a collaboration with a local art museum is harnessing creativity to help physicians recharge and rediscover joy in their work.

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      HHS sides with the AMA on new policies that integrate electronic prior authorization into certified EHRs to cut physician burdens and care delays.

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      Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS convention committees that happen during the MSS Assembly. 

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      Before you hit submit in MyERAS, do these final application checks

      Whether you are using MyERAS or ResidencyCAS, program directors urge you to avoid these mistakes when submitting your residency applications. 

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      What I wish I knew in residency about doing research

      Balancing medical research and clinical training in residency can be tricky, but a physician researcher gives tips to help you succeed.

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      9 ways states are moving to clamp down on physician noncompetes

      Here’s a handy guide to help resident physicians transitioning to practice understand the legal trends that will shape their job opportunities.

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      Sept. 12, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation

      Changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What physicians need to know, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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      The Future is FemTech: Women Shaping Digital Health

      On Sept. 24 at noon Central, the Women Physicians Section hosts a special Women in Medicine Month webinar. Register today.

      Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

      This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

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      Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.

       

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      Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

      Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.

      2025 IMGS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

      Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 IMGS Interim Meeting on Nov. 14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

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      Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 8, 2025

      In the news: Scammers impersonate physicians, sleep apnea on the rise among U.S. adults, exercise may help slow breast cancer growth and more.

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