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Properly regulating “ghost guns” will save lives and cut crime

We must ensure that “ghost guns”—firearms assembled from kits—are subject to the same licensing laws and regulations as traditional firearms.

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Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns about Lyme Disease: A Clinician Toolkit

This toolkit can help physicians and other health care professionals provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.

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Clinician toolkit: AMA resources & additional information

Access PDFs and other resources from the Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns about Lyme Disease: A Clinician Toolkit.

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In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs

A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.

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Integrated Physician Practice (IPPS) policymaking

Learn how the Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) advocates and shapes AMA policies that support physicians in integrated practices.

Integrated Physician Practices
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Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) policymaking

Learn how the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) advocates and shapes AMA policies that supports organized medicine.

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When seeking new physician job opportunities, follow this advice

Physicians on the lookout for new jobs can benefit from a major health care recruiter’s tips for evaluating practice opportunities.

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2024 Women in Medicine Month
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Women in Medicine Month

The Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine.

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To know whether physician job pays enough, assess goals, values

A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.

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