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Practice Management Payment & Delivery Models

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4 Min Read

A majority of physicians now take part in an ACO

In less than a decade, accountable care organization participation has become more common. Find out which physicians and practice types are more likely to join ACOs.
Michael Tutty, PhD

Practice Management Sustainability

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13 Min Read

Physician well-being: Why organizational change matters

Get an overview of recent physician burnout studies and the AMA’s latest programs that are tackling this issue at the systems level.

Students Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Eiting

AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged.
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Education Improve GME

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3 Min Read

4 steps for medical residents to spearhead quality improvement

The surest path to positive change is to combine commitment with a proven model for action. Learn how in a module just for physicians in training.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Elevation of bone metabolites with osteoblastic lesions

This USMLE Step 1 exam question deals with a 75-year-old man with nocturia, urinary urgency and a feeling he can’t completely empty his bladder. A bone scan shows multiple osteoblastic lesions in the vertebral bodies.
Manna M. Varghese

About Leadership

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Manna M. Varghese: Creating change is not a futile effort

After AMA member Manna M. Varghese’s grandfather’s death, she vowed to become a physician who supports patients in the hardest and most vulnerable times of their lives.
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Education Improve GME

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3 Min Read

Anatomy of a lawsuit: What medical residents need to know

A medical liability case can represent a years-long trek through the legal system. Understand the basics before getting to the courthouse door.
Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH

Public Health Population Health

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5 Min Read

Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH: Giving a voice to those without homes

AMA member Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH, started a project to speak with homeless people across the country and better understand this public health crisis.