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How this medical student led way to battle mental health stigma

Find out how a third-year medical student crafted recently adopted AMA policy to boost well-being in physician residency.

Medical Resident Wellness
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10 MIN READ

Fixing medical student and resident burnout with ACPH keynote speaker, Lotte Dyrbye, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about system-level solutions for medical schools and residency programs to reduce burnout.

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Medical Student Health
AMA Update
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10 MIN READ

Fixing medical student and resident burnout with ACPH keynote speaker, Lotte Dyrbye, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about system-level solutions for medical schools and residency programs to reduce burnout.

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Medical Student Health
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Mastering M1: Top questions for your first year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students get off to a strong start by answering some of their most common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

23 medical boards make changes to support physician well-being

Nearly a dozen other state boards are reevaluating licensure applications to help physicians feel freer to seek the mental health care they may need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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36 MIN READ

Highlights from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 9–13.

Annual Meeting
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10 MIN READ

ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Doctors send an unmistakable message: Fix Medicare now. Delegates also took actions on prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and telehealth.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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To thwart medical student burnout, make it easier to seek time off

Well-being often takes a backseat for medical students. Medical schools should make it easier for students to ask for time away for self-care.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

When microaggressions happen: 5 steps medical students can take

Follow the five D’s to effectively intervene when you witness bias or a slight against a medical student or health professional colleague.

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Physician Health
Succeeding in Medical School