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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Resident Wellness

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Preventing burnout in medical residents and fellows: 6 keys for wellness

Promoting wellness in physician trainees is key to preventing burnout. Medical residents and fellows can learn 6 areas to focus on to develop a program to foster wellness and mental resiliency.
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Digital

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Why one health insurer is embracing telemedicine

One health insurer discusses why telemedicine complements physical exams by a physician, rather than replacing office visits. Physicians must lead further development to make sure telemedicine works with medical practices.

Physician Health

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3 Min Read

Medical specialties with the highest burnout rates

Work satisfaction is an indicator of stress and burnout. A survey by the AMA and the Mayo Clinic looked at physician burnout by medical specialty. List of burnout shows specialty rates have increased in 3 years.

Awards

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AMA-IMG leader receives distinguished alumni award

Rajam Ramamurthy, MD, a member of the AMA International Medical Graduate Section, was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus of Bangalore Medical College award during the college’s 65th anniversary celebration.
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Ethics

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In patient-centered care, where does family fit?

The opinions of family members can affect a patient’s decisions about medical care. How can a physician respect the patient’s wishes while including family members in health care? Articles provide insights into patient-and family-centered care.

Publications & Newsletters

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3 things you should know about CME from the JAMA Network

The JAMA network of journals offers physicians continuing medical education activities. The 11 journals are organized to fulfill state-mandated CME. It also counts toward type II MOC for a number of boards.

Health Equity

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Minority health disparities focus of Clinton Global Initiative summit

The Clinton Global Initiative hosted its 5th annual Health Matters Activation Summit. A town hall on, “Addressing health disparities through technology and innovation,” was moderated by former President Bill Clinton.
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Population Health

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Training future physicians for rural medicine

The need for physicians in underserved areas prompted the University of Washington School of Medicine to develop a rural health curriculum. UWSOM’s program trains future physicians in a unique way.