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AMA statement on intimidation, threats toward public health officials

The AMA is concerned by recent news reports that public health officials have been intimidated and threatened for their work.

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Chief residents offer 4 ways programs can fight burnout

Four chief medical residents from Brigham and Women’s Hospital offer their vantage point on resident burnout and how programs can combat it.

Medical Resident Wellness
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#MeToo in medicine: The after effects of harassment

Many sexual harassment and discrimination events are not reported by medical students. Learn about the psychological effects and legal ramifications.  

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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#MeToo in medicine: We can all be allies

Harassment is more common in historically male-dominated fields, such as medicine. Learn how to prevent a hostile work environment.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Burnout prevention can begin in medical school, residency training

The learning environment presents numerous challenges to medical student and resident well-being. An AMA webinar uncovers practical organizational solutions.

Medical Student Health
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Medical resident bullying: Here's how often it happens

A minority of internal medicine residents report being bullied, but for those who get picked on the consequences are often severe.

Physician Health
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Bullied in medical residency? Learn how you can respond

Medicine’s introduction to physician professionalism and peer-to-peer respect is too often a hazing ritual. Medical residents don’t have to accept it.

Physician Health
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5 ways to support medical residents facing patient discrimination

About two-thirds of trainees have been verbally harassed by patients. A legal expert suggests how to respond.

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Why women physicians are more likely to experience burnout

Learn more about the key factors that are contributing to female burnout in medicine.

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