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      Tracking the Wuhan coronavirus: 5 things doctors must know

      Learn the clinical signs and symptoms to look for, what questions to ask, and how to care for a patient you suspect has the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

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      10 terms every doctor should know about BP

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      Learn what to do if you think a friend or colleague is dealing with burnout.

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      What’s your resident persona and how could it shape your career?

      According to one ambitious project, residents typically fall under one of five personae tied to career interests and skill sets. Learn more with the AMA.

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      Medical students: Learn why team-based care is so critical

      “None of us is as smart as all of us,” goes the saying. It applies to medicine too.

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      What makes for the best premed school? 4 key considerations

      Ultimately, the work you do on campus will determine your future, but undergraduate institutions that demonstrate these factors can help students get into medical school.

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      How a combined residency program can shape your career

      Combined residencies create physicians who are equipped to work in a hybrid capacity with patients across a wider spectrum of circumstances.

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      More physicians being sued by patients they’ve never treated

      Do doctors ever have “legal duty of care” in such cases? An AMA education session explored the issue.

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      These 5 AMA member benefits help medical students thrive

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      Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds: Week of Jan. 20, 2020

      In the news: ICU deaths higher for minorities, sunscreen absorbed into blood, Coronavirus, Surgeon General on smoking, new bills prevent treating transgender teens.

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      Katherine Pannel, DO: Fierce advocate for mental health care

      AMA member Katherine Gantz-Pannel, DO, is a powerful voice against stigma surrounding mental health, in her community and on social media.

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