Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Pearl of the Week: Engage physicians in practice innovation

Find resources on developing the Scholars of Wellness program at your organization.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Tackling health care challenges through “servant” leadership

ACOG President and Northwest Permanente ob-gyn Stella Dantas, MD, says listening is first step to collaborative changes that improve well-being.

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Health System Spotlight
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Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant program

Learn more about the AMA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use Research Grant and the recipients.

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Sept. 6, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Medical student advocacy leads to credentialing application change and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Joy in Medicine™: criteria

The Joy in Medicine program centers on criteria across six pillars that contribute to well-being. Learn more. 

Physician Health
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Physicians can drop these outdated regulatory burdens now

Chances are your health care organization is putting time into tasks that serve no purpose. Learn what they are and how you can be rid of them.

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Fighting for Physicians
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What it's like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Prince

Natasha Prince, MD, an ob-gyn, says that while days can be long, nothing beats being involved in the birth of a baby.

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Joy in Medicine™: criteria

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Roadmap is a step-by-step guide to building well-being across a health system. Learn more. 

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