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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
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4 MIN READ

Responding to the shortages that are driving up doctor burnout

Staffing shortages have worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic. A former surgeon general adviser outlines how health care leaders can address the issue.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 MIN READ

July 22, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice a key to solving physician shortage

1 in 4 U.S. doctors is an international medical graduate (IMG), but the road is arduous. Given the projected doctor shortage, why do we make it so hard?

International Medical Education