Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Philip Gachassin, MD
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

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Jill Jin, MD
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4 system-level strategies to prevent physician burnout

Jill Jin, MD, and Bryan Batson, MD, CEO of Hattiesburg Clinic, say solving the burnout problem requires large scale solutions, learning from each other.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Extending help to colleagues in crisis

Find resources on preventing physician suicide.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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National Physician Suicide Awareness Day information

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.

Physician Health
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Preventing physician suicide

Taking proactive steps to identify and address physician distress can help to ensure the well-being of colleagues. Access a PDF resource and more.

Physician Health
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Empowering physicians to put their health first

One key is to change licensing and credentialing applications to support physicians who seek care for mental health or substance-use disorders.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
ACPH 2025 index
Sep 11 - 13, 2025 ·
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American Conference on Physician Health

Join us in 2025 for the American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) for the latest research discourse related to physicians’ health.

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Health systems impact: Burnout
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How these health systems are prioritizing physician well-being

Reducing burnout is essential to high-quality patient care and a sustainable health system. Learn how health systems are driving solutions to physician burnout.

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Physician Health
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