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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. MacLean

AMA member Lisa MacLean, MD, has found that the pandemic has brought to light the many ways psychiatrists can provide mental health care to those most in need.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 hard-won bits of advice for tomorrow’s women physician leaders

The presidents of the AMA and Colorado Permanente Medical Group talk career paths, work-life balance, pay gaps and more.

Health Equity
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Federal student-loan repay still on hold—what it means for residents

Biden coronavirus relief bill continues interest-free payment pause through September. Find answers to three key questions on student-loan repayment.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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How Henry Ford embraced distance learning for diabetes prevention

Leaders at the Michigan health system had long planned to include virtual option. Find out how they shifted course when the pandemic hit.

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Diabetes
Health System Spotlight
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5 key questions on refinancing medical student loans during residency

For residents and fellows that might be drawn to the idea of refinancing medical student loans. How do you know if it’s the right move for you?

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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Henry Ford Health System drives GM employees to better health

GM’s direct-to-provider contract with Henry Ford drives down cost, steers workers to high-quality care and may pave a road to sustainable value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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COVID-19 vaccinations coordinator details plan for speed, equity

Bechara Choucair, MD, the White House’s point man on vaccine rollout, says physicians will play a major role in helping to end the pandemic.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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Health systems swap insights on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health care leaders are learning lessons from each other on how to handle the massive vaccination job while overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

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How to get COVID-19 vaccines in arms efficiently: Plan, communicate

Washington Permanente Medical Group vaccinated 47,000 against COVID-19 in eight weeks. Learn more with the AMA about their successful effort.

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Health System Spotlight