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  Thyroid cancer is three times more common in women than men, but has a 98% cure rate. Tom Thomas, MD, MPH, of Atlantic Health System, shares more.
  
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  Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
  
  Smaller share of doctors in private practice than ever before
  
  AMA survey shows doctors—affected by regulations and pay cuts—are moving to bigger multispecialty groups. Find out how the trend varies by specialty.
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  Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd^® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
  
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  When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.
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  Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.
  
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  How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.
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  After gaining footing as interns, second-year residents take on a new role and increased responsibility. These tips help new PGY-2s excel.
  
  How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency
  
  Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.
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  A number of key issues need to be addressed in Senate Reconciliation package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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  This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
  
  ChangeMedEd® 2025
  
  ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
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  Health care innovator readies his departure as AMA CEO
  
  James L. Madara, MD, took the role in 2011. His strategic vision helped align the AMA’s work more closely with its mission, boosting membership by 33%.
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