1 MIN READ

Senior Physicians Section (SPS) membership benefits

The SPS is the largest senior physician group in the United States.

Senior Physicians
UPDATED
·
2 MIN READ

About the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

The AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS) provides a way for physicians to remain active and involved with the AMA and the medical community.

Senior Physicians
·
3 MIN READ

SPS member profile: Mary K. McCarthy, MD

AMA SPS member Mary K. McCarthy, MD, discusses the activities and efforts of the Committee on Senior Physicians at the Oregon Medical Association.

series
Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
Women in emergency room, talking to her doctors
·
6 MIN READ

Challenges faced by women physicians don’t disappear with age

Learn about three issues that confront older adult women physicians and must be addressed to reduce burnout.

Health Equity
Figure running up stairs
·
10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about healthy running

Running is a great way to get fit, but it can put a strain on your body. Two physician runners detail steps to take when running to improve health.

series
Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Jenny L. Boyer, MD, PhD
·
4 MIN READ

With telehealth, senior psychiatrist delivers top-notch care to veterans

At 73, Jenny L. Boyer, MD, PhD, is able to offer badly needed psychiatric care to veterans from her home office. “I work in my socks,” she says.

series
Digital
Fighting for Physicians
·
4 MIN READ

SPS member profile: Thomas E. Sullivan, MD

Dr. Sullivan discusses the activities and advocacy efforts of the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), of which he is the vice chair of the Committee on Senior Physicians.

series
Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
Douglas DeLong, MD.
·
6 MIN READ

From tragedy to AMA action: How firearms violence policy got made

An 80-year-old patient’s gun suicide left its mark on Douglas DeLong, MD. His advocacy in the House of Delegates will help shape AMA efforts.

Public Health
·
28 MIN READ

Uncovering how burnout affects physicians at different life stages with Kim Templeton, MD

In this episode of the AMA Moving Medicine podcast, learn how burnout affects physicians at different life stages.

series
Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast