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Medical Students

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AMA Medical Student Section: 2016 AMA Annual Meeting highlights

More than 600 medical students from across the country formalized policy on health care issues affecting medical students and participated in various programming and networking events at the 2016 National Medical Student Meeting, held June 9-11 in Chicago.

Digital

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4 Min Read

Medical technology development requires physician input

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, addressed the annual meeting on the development of technology tools in medicine. Physician input can make sure digital products enrich the physician-patient relationship.

Prevention & Wellness

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6 Min Read

Putting patients at the center of health care: Medicine that works

The complexities of U.S. health care takes its toll on patients and physicians. Three stories look at the need to put patients back at the center of health care and see new ways to make the medical system better.

International Medical Graduates

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AMA-IMG Section elects new officers

Congratulations to the new officers for the 2016-2017 AMA International Medical Graduate (IMG) Section Governing Council, who were ratified at the 2016 AMA-IMG Section Annual Meeting earlier this month:

Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lazarus

Learn what daily life is like as an obesity specialist. Dr. Ethan Lazuras, an officer of the Obesity Medicine Association, helps med students decide if this career is right for them.

Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be in endocrine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Krishnamurthy

Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.
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Physician Health

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5 Min Read

Burnout driving physicians to cut down work hours

A Mayo Clinic study of physician burnout and diminished work satisfaction showed a direct correlation with a reduction in hours. Older male physicians are the largest segment cutting back hours. Worries about physician shortages grow.

Prevention & Wellness

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National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Physicians get involved

Physicians can educate patients about better blood pressure this month with these 4 actions. Taking steps to reduce the rate of uncontrolled hypertension improves health outcomes.