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Payment & Delivery Models

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.

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Career Development

Why retirement can be a physician’s toughest test yet

Being a doctor is hard, but finding purpose after leaving practice can be harder. A successful transition requires financial and mental preparation.

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Career Development

This surgical resident learns a new skill: How to consult for TV

Grey’s Anatomy is seen by millions each week, but how accurate are the cases? AMA member and show consultant Michael Metzner, MD, offers an inside look.

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Residency

Residents: 4 benefits to making public health part of your career

Incorporating public health into your practice as a resident can be rewarding and offer interesting opportunities to move medicine forward.

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Medical School Life

Effective med student-entrepreneurs have these 5 traits

For some students, a desire to innovate begins in medical school. What do students need to succeed? One entrepreneurship expert weighs in

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Resident & Student Finance

What young physicians should know about personal finance

No one strategy applies to every financial situation faced by residents and young physicians, but these experts weigh in on where to get started.

Career Development

Retire and stay active within the medical community

Find out how to prepare for retirement, what steps to take to make the transition easier and how to stay connected to the medical field.

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Career Development

Tax basics for retirement that physicians often overlook

Understanding what type of income to take, when to take it and how it's taxed can have a considerable impact on a physician's overall success. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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