Female delegate speaking into microphone at the 2019 HOD Interim Meeting.
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2 MIN READ

AMA touts pathways to train more addiction medicine physicians

Only one in 10 patients with a substance-use disorder receives treatment. New pathways give doctors a chance to become addiction medicine specialists to fill that treatment gap.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

4 key public speaking tips for physicians

Doctors are uniquely qualified to shape public discourse on health care. Learn more from the AMA on how to effectively get your message across.

Career Development
Michael Metzner, MD, and Jeanne M. Farnan, MD, speaking on a panel
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4 MIN READ

This surgical resident learns a new skill: How to consult for TV

Grey’s Anatomy is seen by millions each week, but how accurate are the cases? AMA member and show consultant Michael Metzner, MD, offers an inside look.

Career Development
Mayur Narayan, MD, at public health panel.
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4 MIN READ

Residents: 4 benefits to making public health part of your career

Incorporating public health into your practice as a resident can be rewarding and offer interesting opportunities to move medicine forward.

Residency Life
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3 MIN READ

Effective med student-entrepreneurs have these 5 traits

For some students, a desire to innovate begins in medical school. What do students need to succeed? One entrepreneurship expert weighs in

Medical School Life
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4 MIN READ

Why physicians should engage the podcast generation

After an impressive two-hour interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” author Peter Hotez, MD,PhD, answered our questions about the opportunities physicians should explore on podcasts.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Crowded waiting room
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4 MIN READ

Your practice doors are open. Now make sure exam rooms are full

Start by knowing that you are a brand, one that patients often will connect with online. Potential referring colleagues require a more personal touch.

Private Practices
Physician looking at a smartphone
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4 MIN READ

5 reasons why physicians should use social media professionally

If your social media use is limited to watching the latest cat videos making the rounds, consider this advice on what your physician career could be missing.

Career Development
Venn diagram with physicians standing in each circle
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4 MIN READ

Want to follow a nonclinical career path? Here’s how it’s done.

Working in the news media, the courts or in academia are among the paths that diverge from full-time patient care. Learn more about alternative-career options from three physicians who’ve been there.

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