Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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4 MIN READ

Surgeon general: 4 ways to prepare for the next pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic showed how ill-prepared the U.S., and the world were. Learn more from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, about what must change.

Public Health
Open door
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Medicine’s great resignation? 1 in 5 doctors plan exit in 2 years

Survey of 20,000-plus doctors, other health professionals finds many plan to leave current practice or cut back hours within two years. Learn more.

Physician Health
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James Madara, MD, on the future of medicine in 2022

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with James Madara, MD, the AMA’s CEO about the future of medicine in 2022.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Target these opportunities to tackle physician burnout in 2022

COVID-19 is exhausting the physician workforce. Learn how the AMA is helping doctors address the systemic drivers of burnout.

Physician Health
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Decreasing the stigma of “help-seeking” for physicians

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, family physician Mark Greenawald, MD, shares why it's important to reduce the stigma associated with "help-seeking," when it comes to physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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Cut out unnecessary work and restore joy in your private practice

From changing how you write prescriptions to extending automatic EHR logout times, there are ways to cut needless work. Learn how with the AMA.

Private Practices
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

New podcasts on surprise billing and telehealth available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
Kerri Palamara, MD
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Q&A: Uncovering physicians’ needs is key to improving well-being

At Massachusetts General Hospital, AMA member Kerri Palamara, MD, focuses on meeting doctors where they are to uncover ways to reduce physician burnout.

Physician Health
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What physicians need to know about medical education

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about AMA’s critical work in medical education.

Medical Student Health