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To excel with virtual care, listen closely and with empathy

Telehealth is rekindling the home visit. That’s an intimacy that physicians can use to connect more deeply with patients, experts say.

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A to-do list for young physicians to get their finances on track

Making the successful financial transition from residency or fellowship to practicing physician requires attention to detail and a plan. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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3 tips to help resident physicians attain financial wellness

February isn’t too late to resolve to set your financial house in order as a resident physician in 2022. Start by considering this expert advice.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about skin cancer risk and prevention

Understanding your risk is an important tool in skin cancer prevention. Two dermatologists share more about discerning risk and steps for prevention.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

What is a COVID-19 variant?

A variant in a virus develops after that virus mutates. Sometimes that mutation results in a new strain (variant) of the virus.

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Public Health
Health Care Definitions
Jan 26, 2022 ·
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Developing digital empathy and the virtual physical exam

This AMA webinar provides suggested strategies to improve patient connection and communication when delivering care remotely.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Why health system leaders should be open, authentic on burnout

AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, says a key step in organizations’ wellness journey is to encourage physician sharing by modeling it from the top.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Why physicians should review their insurance in new year

Learn more from the AMA’s insurance experts on the many ways in which physicians and medical students can boost protection and save money.

Career Development
Ketul J. Patel
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Health system CEO listens to doctors. He has to—they’re his family.

Health care has been the family business for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health CEO Ketul J. Patel. Learn about his health system’s plans for 2022.

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