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Senior Physicians Recognition Month

In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2024), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).

Senior Physicians
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How older adult physicians can keep health, well-being top of mind

Learn more with the AMA about how lifestyle medicine can not only improve patient care but offset burnout among senior physicians.

Physician Health
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New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change

Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.

Population Care
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SPS member profile: J. James Rohack, MD

AMA SPS member J. James Rohack, MD, former AMA president, discusses the importance of leveraging the experiences of senior physicians to address health care challenges.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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6 pillars of healthy living every senior doctor should embrace

Modeling healthy behaviors is one of the best things physicians can do later in their careers to help patients of all ages prevent chronic disease.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for April 29, 2024: Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice
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15 MIN READ

Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the benefits of lifestyle medicine and more

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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15 MIN READ

Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the benefits of lifestyle medicine and more

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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5 MIN READ

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.

Leadership
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SPS member profile: Rajendra Trivedi, MD

AMA SPS member Rajendra Trivedi, MD, discusses the activities and advocacy of the Committee on Senior Volunteer Physicians at the Massachusetts Medical Society.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight