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      Sleep changes at every age and stage of childhood, and understanding what's normal can help parents know when to seek support.

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      10 female physicians who raise their voices for women’s health

      These AMA members are advancing women’s health through patient education, advocacy and better care across the lifespan.

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      Overlooked well-being factors that could affect your next job

      Here’s how to evaluate potential employers after residency and fellowship training to find a place where physicians thrive.

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      Making Gold-level recognition the goal—not the finish line

      The Permanente Medical Group’s use of data, leadership and local action has helped it become a leader in addressing physician well-being and burnout.

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      A new model for training doctors in California

      Sutter Health and Santa Clara University are collaborating on a learning model that will expose future doctors to “real world” clinical environments. 

      Agreement with European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS)

      Read about the AMA's agreement with the European Union of Medical Specialties to convert some European CME credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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      Why some medical student research gets published—and some doesn’t

      Medical student research that results in a peer-reviewed journal article can impress residency program directors. What does it take to get published?

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      How to use AI in residency applications? Learn the rules of the road

      Find out the AAMC’s guidance, explore use cases for AI in residency applications, and discover which AI prompts to use—and avoid.

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      Follow this contract playbook for a great transition to practice

      Before you sign that first physician contract, learn the six moves that can boost your compensation, lifestyle and career development.

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      How the culture of residency backup is changing—for better

      Find out why physicians may feel freer than in years past to take needed time off in training, and why it is still a challenge to do so.

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      Addressing and managing drug shortages

      The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.

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      Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy

      Physicians can get involved in advocacy efforts alongside the AMA. Learn more and get involved now.

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      Sexual Health and STI Prevention in Primary Care

      Join AMA for a panel discussion on how primary care physicians and ob-gyns can approach sexual health conversations with patients. Learn more and register.

      Coding, Billing, and Beyond: Revenue Cycle Management in the Era of Value-Based Care

      In this AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar, discover how healthcare organizations are transforming revenue cycle management for value-based care.

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      Federation of Medicine

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      2026 Interim Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates overview

      Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Interim Meeting.

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      Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) reports

      The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.

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      Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award

      The AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) Inspiration Award honors and acknowledges physicians who have offered their support throughout the professional careers of fellow physicians, residents and students.

      Inspiration Award honorees

      Read about the 2026 WPS Inspiration Award honorees.

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      Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

      The AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship. 

      Medical Justice in Advocacy fellows

      Find information about the current cohort of the AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

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