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What I wish I knew in medical school about physician burnout

AMA Board of Trustees Chair Sandra Fryhofer, MD, explains what she wishes she knew in medical school about burnout and when to get help.

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Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. A physician shares how you can reduce your risk.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 things doctors wish patients knew about healthy sleep habits

Sleep hygiene is the medical term for the best practices people should use to get a good night’s sleep. Discover eight critical steps to better rest.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 22, 2022

In the news: Omicron hospitalization trends, USPSTF guidelines on statins for cardiovascular disease prevention, Fauci retires, Novavax for adolescents and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 13, 2022

In the news: OTC medication recall, new EPA health advisories, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children, impact of binge drinking after age 30 and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about high cholesterol

Sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly about high cholesterol can be confusing. One family physician sets out to explain what to keep in mind.

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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2022 and beyond.

Press Releases
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Explore these tips to manage COVID-19 pandemic-related stress

Learn what doctors wish their patients knew about dealing with phenomena such as pandemic anger, COVID fatigue, coronasomnia, social rust, and more.

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