Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2025 ·
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March 2025 Practice Innovation Boot Camp

This two-day boot camp, March 31-April 1, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

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After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how one physician leader's work is reducing in-basket burden.

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AMA Update for Nov. 22, 2024: After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden
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After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how one physician leader's work is reducing in-basket burden.

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Physician Health
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What it's like to specialize in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Skiba

Virginia Skiba, MD, of Henry Ford Health, started her career in neurology but switched to sleep medicine after about a decade. Find out why.

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Supporting Physicians

National Doctors’ Day is one way to acknowledge the hard work of our nations’ physicians who deserve support every day of the year.

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Working together to advance a robust public health infrastructure

The challenge for us—physicians, scientists, and leaders in medicine—is to remain grounded in our principles.

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ACPH 2025 index
Sep 11 - 13, 2025 ·
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American Conference on Physician Health

Join us in 2025 for the American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) for the latest research discourse related to physicians’ health.

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Want to tackle burnout in your organization? Back your physicians

Doctors who feel supported by their health system are less likely to experience burnout. But there are big differences by specialty, says a recent study.

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Develop leadership skills CME

Browse CME from American Association for Physician Leadership designed for physicians interested in developing their professional development.

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Pearl of the Week: Individual development strengthens the team

Find resources on supporting professional development and valuing your team members.  

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Geisinger shares insights on preventing violence in health care

Violence against physicians and health care staff continues to escalate. Geisinger officials share how they have worked to keep their teams safe.

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Physician Health
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