Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Using the power of peer support to positively impact medicine

Learn how to use peer support to improve well-being and change the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Physician Health
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMA experts on the challenges women physicians face during the pandemic

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 unique challenges of women physicians during the pandemic.

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AMA in the News: May 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2020.

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AMA in the News
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Well-being resources should extend beyond a crisis to include PTSD

COVID-19 has taken a toll on physicians and other health professionals, but it doesn’t end there. It is also important to address trauma after a crisis.

Physician Health
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Creating a resilient organization for health care workers during a crisis

The AMA provides 17 steps that health care organizations can take in order to effectively care for health care workers during times of crises.

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Physician Health
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The strain of the pandemic pushes wellness programs to evolve

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by addressing physician wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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May 8, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new policy on COVID-19 antibody testing and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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6 ways a health system attacks stress during the COVID-19 crisis

Learn how a health system headquartered in Delaware proactively reaches their health professionals to continually improve mental health and well-being during COVID-19.

Physician Health