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4 MIN READ

More physician inbox messages, higher patient satisfaction?

Patients have come to expect a physician response—now. That trend exacerbates burnout, especially among women doctors. Learn more.

Physician Health
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8 MIN READ

What it takes to find success as a medical student leader

Be brave and find the gaps, says MD-PhD student Jasmin Eatman, who serves on the AMA Minority Affairs Section’s governing council. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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11 MIN READ

How 17 health systems rose to meet the moment in 2023

Burnout. Inflation. Staff shortages. Medicare pay cuts. They all hit this year. Learn how these health systems responded to drive medicine’s future.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 MIN READ

10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

Physician Health
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5 MIN READ

How women physicians can find balance in—and out of—the workplace

From discrimination to the EHR time sink, women physicians face challenges that add to burnout. Learn about four ways to find work-life balance.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

Growing the Hispanic physician workforce is key to better outcomes

U.S. Hispanic patients outnumber Hispanic doctors four to one. Learn how Judith Flores, MD, is working to change that, and why it is so critical.

Health Equity
AMA Update for Nov. 16, 2023: Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics
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15 MIN READ

Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician burnout rates by specialty and ways to fix it.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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15 MIN READ

Physician specialties with the most burnout and how to fix it with Texas Children's Pediatrics [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician burnout rates by specialty and ways to fix it.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

5 AMA members who see advancing health equity as their mission

These physicians from historically marginalized groups detail the barriers they have overcome and how they are working to address inequities.

Health Equity