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Where physician burnout starts—and how to help stop it

New med students have low distress levels, but that changes quickly and can worsen in residency and in practice. The AMA is pushing initiatives to help improve well-being at all levels.

Medical Student Health
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4 MIN READ

Peer-led EHR training saves physicians’ scarcest resource: time

This EHR training program helps physicians gain critical skills to improve daily operations and cut at least 40 minutes of clicks daily.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

Expanded C-suite role puts burnout atop academic system’s agenda

At the University of Utah Health, the chief wellness officer is taking action to improve the well-being of physicians, health professionals and staff.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

3 strategies that cut down on physician “pajama time”

Standard workflows and better documentation, in-basket management are the key ingredients in a revamp that saves doctors more than 30 minutes a day.

Sustainability
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5 MIN READ

Alarming survey results spark 7 system changes to buck burnout

With 59 percent of its doctors experiencing burnout, leaders at this major health system needed a new direction driven by physician feedback.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

Charter calls for comprehensive efforts on physician burnout 

Steps should be taken at societal, organizational, individual levels to improve well-being, says plan from leading organizations including the AMA.

Physician Health
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5 MIN READ

4 lessons Mayo Clinic learned from group meetings to cut burnout

The hospital lounge may be empty, but there’s a way to restore physician collegiality and improve well-being. Discover how Mayo’s approach succeeded.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

Take practical steps toward a healthier culture for medicine

The AMA’s targeted, evidence-based advice will help health systems and clinics create a culture of well-being in their organizations. Discover tools you can use now.

Physician Health
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5 MIN READ

How Johns Hopkins helps ease the stresses of residency

A famous name in U.S. health care is taking on this persistent challenge with a combination of wellness efforts and systems-oriented fixes.

Medical Resident Wellness