Two physicians in a hallway
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Health care’s challenges require physicians’ leadership

Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem that requires a multipronged approach. Learn how the AMA and The Permanente Medical Group are solving it.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Shannon Zullo, MD, speaking at a meeting
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9 MIN READ

Physician leader is driven to give back to her Navajo community

Dermatology resident Shannon Zullo, MD, chairs the AMA Minority Affairs Section. Growing up in Navajo Nation ignited a desire to serve her community.

Population Care
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National Latino Physicians Day information

National Latino Physicians Day, observed annually on Oct. 1, is a day dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of Latino physicians to health care.

Minority Affairs
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Women in Medicine Month information

Each September, the medical community celebrates Women in Medicine Month, a time to acknowledge and honor the significant contributions of women to health care.

Women Physicians
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2 MIN READ

National Women Physicians Day information

National Women Physicians Day is an annual observance held on Feb. 3. This day honors the pioneering achievements and ongoing contributions of female physicians in health care.

Women Physicians
Matchsticks burned down to varying degrees
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6 MIN READ

We know how to overcome medicine’s crisis. Let’s find the will.

The insidious burnout epidemic is profoundly affecting physicians. Addressing the many factors driving it is not a partisan issue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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16 MIN READ

AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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Senior Physicians Recognition Month information

Senior Physicians Recognition Month is an annual observance in May that pays tribute to the contributions of experienced practitioners in the field of health care.

Senior Physicians
Doctor in scrubs looking out the window of an empty hospital room.
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15 MIN READ

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH: 5-step solution to address physician shortage

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses National Press Club on impact of physician shortage and presents a five-step solution. Download PDF of transcript.

Speeches