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      What doctors want patients to know about pancreatic cancer

      Pancreatic cancer is a challenging form of cancer. It is notoriously difficult to detect early and often requires treatment across physician specialties. 

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      A commitment to engagement begins with systemwide support

      Henry Ford Health’s strategic plan revolves around three pillars—to engage, to innovate and to grow—with physician well-being playing a vital role in each area. 

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      What drives emergency medicine residents’ career plans?

      A recent JAMA Network Open study and the results of an AMA-exclusive report reveal the different experience of emergency medicine resident physicians.

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      AMA member Sara E. Monaco, MD, of Geisinger, says laboratory medicine can be hugely rewarding despite the absence of direct patient care.

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      Which extracurriculars are most common among medical school grads?

      Peer-reviewed research production and experiences related to healthcare disparities were among the most popular among graduating medical students. 

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      From AI sleuthing to the invaluable human insight, following these tips will get you the info you need in your job search out of residency.

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      Is academic medicine the right physician career path for you?

      AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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      Top stories of Advocacy Update: May 2026

      Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in May 2026.

      May 22, 2026: National Advocacy Update

      AMA-supported budget neutrality reform bill unanimously passes Ways and Means, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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      In this AMA ChangeMedEd webinar, experts will explore how academic coaching has evolved into a core component of competency-based education and physician well-being.

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      2026 UMAS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

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      Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 MSS Annual Meeting on June 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. 

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      This two-day event in the AMA’s Chicago HQ offers physicians practical tools, CME credit and networking opportunities to build a successful future.

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