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Digital

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Med ed experts weigh in on health tech

Recognizing the importance of harnessing new health solutions, the AMA partnered with MATTER, a technology incubator. Most recently, the Council on Medical Education went to MATTER to meet with a few entrepreneurs and hear about the future of health tech.

AMA PRA Credit System

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2 Min Read

Going abroad? Earn CME for international activities

You may be familiar with the many ways to earn continuing medical education (CME) credit in the States, but did you know you can earn CME for participation in certain international activities?

Med Student Health

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6 Min Read

How volunteering has made doctors, students happier and healthier

Whether you’re an experienced physician or new to the profession, caring for patients at volunteer clinics can revive your passion for practice and offer a mental break from some of the daily stressors that lead to physician burnout.

Digital

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4 Min Read

EHRs talking to one another without understanding

Electronic health record (EHR) system may be able to send and receive information to other EHRs. However, the ability for information to be exchanged, incorporated and presented in a contextual manner still is lacking, physicians told the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

Medical School Diversity

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Debunking 5 myths about diversity in medical education

As medical education changes to reflect a more diverse student body, it’s important that the mindsets of those involved reflect these changes, too. Here are five myths about diversity that should be addressed.

Prep for Residency

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3 Min Read

Will social media impact your residency, fellowship application?

Recent studies suggest that medical residency program directors are using social media searches to evaluate candidates. Read three social media policy recommendations for program directors.

Claims Processing

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3 Min Read

Help the AMA advocate for fairness in physician payment methods

An increasingly common payment method among health insurers could be racking up fees for your medical practice. Find out how you can help the AMA secure more fairness in electronic health insurer payments.

Leadership

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4 Min Read

See who's on the list of most influential physicians

Hospital CEOs, health IT experts and medical researchers made Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 50 most influential physician executives in health care. More than one-half of this year’s honorees are AMA members.