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Pregnant patient in conversation with doctor
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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
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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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
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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
Jennifer Jorgensen, MD
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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
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7 Min Read

These women physicians are tackling issues to improve patient care

Women doctors from innovative health systems across the U.S. are working to transform health care and advance equity in medicine.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Herbal cannabis (marijuana) in a jar in a cannabis shop
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Cannabis use and health: What physicians should know

With cannabis use on the rise, an AMA podcast series details cannabis pharmacology, screening tools and how to advise patients. 

Behavioral Health
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Fighting for physicians’ right to access mental health care

Some physicians are deterred from seeking mental health care because of credentialing concerns. Northwest Permanente decided to change this.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Pregnant woman checks blood pressure
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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

Prevention & Wellness