Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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COVID-19: How to implement crisis care standards when needed

The emotional toll of implementing crisis standards of care is often overlooked. Learn with the AMA how to support decision-makers and front-line staff.

Public Health
Jan 27, 2021 ·
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Gaurava Agarwal, MD, discusses the Scholars of Wellness

Learn about an award-winning faculty development initiative called the Scholars of Wellness, presented in the AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
Jan 26, 2021 ·
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Building well-being into culture: The Sanford clinician experience

Sanford Health directors share how clinicians are supported to help optimize work-life integration across the entire spectrum of their careers. Watch the video and download the slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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4 habits of gratitude physicians can follow to enhance well-being

Practicing gratitude is essential during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to integrate this habit into your daily routine.

Physician Health
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5 steps physicians can take to get rid of “stupid stuff”

Needless tasks have exacted a toll on doctors’ daily workload. Learn more with the AMA about how to slash administrative burdens.

Physician Health
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Look for fast fixes to cut “stupid stuff” that burdens doctors

Ask physicians to detail the administrative burdens that interfere with care, hurt well-being. Sometimes the fix can be as simple as “just do it.”

Sustainability
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6 practices to support organizational resiliency and physician well-being

How health systems can create a better work environment that aligns its leadership structures, policies and actions with evidence-based best practices.

Physician Health
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SPS member profile: John Bramhall, MD, PhD

Learn more about SPS member John Bramhall, MD, PhD, associate medical director of the Harborview Medical Center.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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When doctors ponder suicide, depression—not burnout—is key driver

Every suicide is a tragedy. Learn more with the AMA about which factors are most strongly associated to suicidal ideation among physicians.

Physician Health