Is your health system on the list?

Read the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

Learn More
Joy in Medicine magazine (index) non-gated
Clear Search
Health care professionals about to begin a telehealth appointment
·
5 Min Read

Want happier doctors? Restoring their practice autonomy is a must

New survey shows a link: when physicians lack control over their work environments, they are more likely to have burnout, quit or cut back on hours.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
·
1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Preventive care for the physician

Find resources on self-care and protecting against burnout.

series
AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
UPDATED
·
4 Min Read

Who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work.

series
Physician Health
Debunking Regulatory Myths
Jennifer Bryan, MD
·
4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bryan

Jennifer Bryan, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says a rewarding part of family medicine is forming long-term relationships with patients and families.

series
Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Physician writing notes
·
5 Min Read

4 keys to kickstart organizational work to cut physician burnout

Where to begin on boosting doctors’ well-being? AMA resources will help you hone your efforts on leadership, listening, vacation time and showing value. 

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
·
1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Thanks, but no thanks

Find resources on managing messages from the patient portal.

series
AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
UPDATED
·
1 Min Read

Credentialing Insights webinar series past events

Review past events from the Credentialing Insights webinar series.

series
Physician Professional Data™
Credentialing Insights Webinar Series
Multiple unopened email message icons
·
3 Min Read

Myth or fact? Only doctors can respond to patient portal messages

Patient messages to physicians skyrocketed after COVID-19. But must physicians personally respond to each? The AMA sets the record straight.

series
Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Doctors and nurses in health care team
·
7 Min Read

Want to help doctors? Keep some things “out of sight, out of mind”

Doctors are often burdened with messages and tasks that other care-team members can handle. Ochsner Health is working to cut burnout by changing that.

series
Physician Health
Health System Spotlight