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5 Min Read

Ambient scribes and AI feel like magic in health care

Brian Hoberman, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group, leverages augmented intelligence (AI) to improve patient care and reduce physician burdens.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the contagious norovirus

Often wrongly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus sickens tens of millions of Americans annually. Two physicians explain how to prevent and treat it.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

8 great books hand-picked by doctors for your reading list

AMA members outline some of their favorite nonfiction reads related to health care—books that are eye-opening, provocative and moving.

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Med School Life
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

With Medicare cut after cut, even big medical groups at risk

From Washington to Florida, ob-gyn and physician executive health care leader Nariman Heshmati, MD, sees the financial strains to stay in the black. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

What it's really like as an ob-gyn—from 5 physicians who know

Shadowing one ob-gyn is the best way to learn about life in obstetrics and gynecology. Exploring insights from five of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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13 Min Read

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about lifestyle medicine.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 17, 2025: Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification
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13 Min Read

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about lifestyle medicine.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
Jennifer Jorgensen, MD
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6 Min Read

What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Jorgensen

Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

Applying to fellowship? A program director’s tips on standing out

Want to land your dream physician fellowship? Focus on showcasing research, acing interviews and picking strong writers for letters of recommendation.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency