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4 MIN READ

Account for all facets of GME value when considering funding

Learn about the tremendous value resident physicians bring to the U.S. health system. It’s time to boost funding.

GME Funding
Kim Templeton, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: Uncovering how burnout affects doctors at different life stages

The pandemic and the physician shortage provide new grounds to fix the systemic drivers of burnout, says AMA member Kim Templeton, MD.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

International Medical Education
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4 MIN READ

Recipe for more rural physicians: More exposure in residency training

With evidence that rural training creates more rural physicians, pathway programs that focus on creating increased exposure are vital.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Thriving in Residency
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5 MIN READ

Tech can supplement team-based care when staff is in short supply

Team-based care can boost physician satisfaction and patient experience. But innovation is needed when staff shortages lead to unfilled team positions.

Sustainability
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15 MIN READ

Sept. 16, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Physicians urge Medicare to prevent pay cuts, preserve telehealth policies and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Pandemic pushes U.S. doctor burnout to all-time high of 63%

New evidence confirms that doctors need help. Learn how the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians removes burdens and offers burnout solutions.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Aaron Thompson, PhD
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Baptist board chair works toward building diverse workforce

A leader in both health care and higher education, Aaron Thompson, PhD, has brought those worlds together to collaborate on long-term workforce issues.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Kimberly Herner, MD
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8 MIN READ

Embracing team-based care to ease burden of a physician shortage

In light of projected physician shortages, the physician-led team-based care approach will go from being optimal to absolutely essential. Learn more.

Sustainability