Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Federal legislation’s message to doctors: It’s OK to ask for help

Bipartisan legislation named for New York doctor who died of suicide during COVID-19 will bolster mental health infrastructure for health professionals.

Physician Health
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Generational divide: 4 ways physician burnout differs by age

Burnout continues to affect the personal and professional lives of physicians. Find out how different generations experience and respond to physician burnout.

Physician Health
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5 ways the pandemic may transform medical education

Some innovations put in place for medical students during COVID-19 may remain in place well after the pandemic’s end.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Why the physician of the future is a master adaptive learner

A new metacognitive approach provides a practical framework for learners at all development levels in medicine to acquire adaptive expertise.

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Ask physicians which daily tasks fall into “stupid stuff” pile

For physician practices and health systems looking to cut time-wasting tasks, here’s how to engage doctors and other health professionals in the process.

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Nigel Girgrah, MD, discusses crisis fatigue contributing to physician stress

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how health systems are supporting physician wellness during the pandemic.

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Q&A: As pandemic strains doctors, she leads Henry Ford’s response

As director of physician wellness at Henry Ford Health System, Lisa MacLean, MD, is monitoring the pandemic’s impact on the doctor workforce.

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Experts discuss the mental health impact on female physicians, patients

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the mental health impact on female physicians and patients.

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Ways to tackle challenges facing women physicians in pandemic

Challenges that existed before COVID-19 hit have been exacerbated. Learn with the AMA about some ideas to help women in medicine.

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