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3 MIN READ

How wide a net should doctors cast in post-residency job search?

Weighing personal, professional against available physician job opportunities can be a delicate balance. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 MIN READ

4 do’s and don’ts for a midcareer physician job change

Taking a new position can involve a range of emotions, from excitement to guilt. Learn how to make a midcareer job change in health care work.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

5 AMA members who see advancing health equity as their mission

These physicians from historically marginalized groups detail the barriers they have overcome and how they are working to address inequities.

Health Equity
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9 MIN READ

Apache physician aims to create more doctors who look like him

As a mentor on his reservation and advocate in organized medicine, Sylvestor A. Moses, MD, PhD, hopes to increase pathways for Native Americans to become physicians.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health

There’s a rise in loneliness, especially among younger people. Two psychiatrists share why loneliness is a public health issue and how to overcome it.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

Consider these overlooked factors for your Match rankings

Which considerations go beyond the obvious as you assemble your Match rank-order list? Former residents offer their perspectives.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: Making sure Hispanic and women physicians are represented

Growing up, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, didn’t know which box to check, so she chose “other.” Now she works to give all their place in medicine.

Health Equity
2022 Recognizing Residents Week
Jul 27, 2022 ·
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AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

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