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4 MIN READ

Senior physician COVID-19 resource guide

The AMA has curated a selection of resources to provide guidance to senior and retired physicians who may wish to return to work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Public Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Jenny Boyer, MD
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4 MIN READ

Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD: Providing care to struggling veterans

AMA member Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD, began her health career as a clinical psychologist, but pursued medicine to better understand and treat medical and mental health conditions.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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9 MIN READ

Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients

That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training.

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Population Care
Moving Medicine Podcast
Barbara A. Hummel, MD
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3 MIN READ

For growing number of doctors, life in medicine extends into 70s

Now they qualify for Medicare, but spend much of their days treating Medicare patients. A 75-year-old family doctor shares her secrets on staying sharp.

Health Equity
Group of doctors looking at tablets
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4 MIN READ

Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Physician Health
Photo of Michelle Pannor Silver, PhD
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4 MIN READ

Why retirement can be a physician’s toughest test yet

Being a doctor is hard, but finding purpose after leaving practice can be harder. A successful transition requires financial and mental preparation.

Career Development
AMA member Louis Weinstein
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3 MIN READ

Disrupting medical student debt: Could these big ideas do the trick?

As medical student debt mounts, AMA member Louis Weinstein, MD, offers ambitious proposals on ways to eliminate the financial burden.

Preparing for Medical School
3 MIN READ

Retire and stay active within the medical community

Find out how to prepare for retirement, what steps to take to make the transition easier and how to stay connected to the medical field.

Career Development
James F. Burdick, MD
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2 MIN READ

James Burdick, MD: Harnessing health care wizardry

AMA member and senior physician James F. Burdick, MD, has made a big mark over his extensive career as a transplant surgeon.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine