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The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

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      AMA member Evan Jacobs, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says the specialty can be highly demanding, and not just because of patients’ needs.

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      Residents seeking their first job may be drawn to the freedom and flexibility of locum tenens, but the work isn’t without challenges. 

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