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7 physician private practice success stories you should know

The AMA offers great resources to help physicians get started in private practice. Learn how these doctors have thrived in this setting. 

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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What I wish I knew in residency about effective teamwork

AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.

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Building an effective online presence for your private practice

Identify what sets your practice apart and create an online brand to match. It can start with the right logo, says spinal surgeon Daniel E. Choi, MD.

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Highlights from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments as the House of Delegates bolsters the AMA's work on Medicare pay, scope creep, prior authorization and more. 

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Physician employee, partner or owner? 3 paths for young doctors

Physician practice options can overwhelm. Learn from experienced doctors how practice setting influences autonomy, financial risk and more.

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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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Find leadership opportunities with the AMA sections

AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.

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Solo? Group? Academia? Pros and cons to these practice settings

Residents and fellows deciding on a practice setting should be armed with all the relevant details. Learn more with the AMA.

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Your private practice wants to advance equity. Start here.

Achieving health equity requires structural change, but there are concrete steps that smaller physician practices can take. Learn more with the AMA.

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