Physician looking at a smartphone
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5 reasons why physicians should use social media professionally

If your social media use is limited to watching the latest cat videos making the rounds, consider this advice on what your physician career could be missing.

Career Development
Venn diagram with physicians standing in each circle
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4 Min Read

Want to follow a nonclinical career path? Here’s how it’s done.

Working in the news media, the courts or in academia are among the paths that diverge from full-time patient care. Learn more about alternative-career options from three physicians who’ve been there.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Woman standing in front of bulletin board
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Entrepreneurship can start in med school. Here’s what to know.

As a medical student, you can envision ideas that change health care. Here are tips from an expert on how to bring your idea to life.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Doctors in medical coats listen to a speech at an AMA rally outside the U.S. Capitol.
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7 keys to effective communication with Congress

Understanding the legislative process and connecting the issues to your patients’ stories are just two expert tips you should follow to help achieve better health policies.

Career Development
Cynthia Brown, AMA Vice President of Government Affairs and Todd Askew, AMA Director of Congressional Affairs
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4 Min Read

To succeed as a physician advocate, share your story

In an era of disruption, essential  principles of physician advocacy hold true: Tell stories, bring facts, build relationships. This approach generates results.

Career Development
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6 Min Read

What physicians need to know about how to reach lawmakers

In person, on the phone or through social media, different communication venues come with pros and cons. Learn what best suits your advocacy goals.

Career Development
Former Utah governor and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt.
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Former HHS head: Long-term reform requires physicians at the wheel

Health care transformation is a continuing commitment, and if physicians do not lead the way then changes will be thrust upon them.

Career Development
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2 Min Read

Tools help guide physician choices in career and practice

From historic Medicare payment changes to a modernized AMA Code of Medical Ethics, these resources can assist doctors faced with difficult decisions.

Career Development
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AMA announces new digital tool

Physician Opportunities Portal' becomes the latest in an array of AMA tools aimed at helping physicians in their life and career.

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