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      Pregnant and postpartum physicians in training who got the right support, including mentorship, reported better well-being than did their colleagues.

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      AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, found the perfect fit in his first job out of residency, gaining the opportunity for a career and personal growth.

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       IMGS Chair Deepu Sudhakaran, MD, MBA, welcomes new residents and fellows. 

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Akhil Mahant is a medical student member of the Council on Science & Public Health at the American Medical Association.

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