Top considerations for physicians ahead of retirement

Staying active in the medical community after retirement

Revenue management tips for physicians: Improve your financial health

Understanding social media as a professional tool for physicians

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Career Development

First year in medical school? Here's your financial checklist

It’s never too early to start thinking about your financial future. These four steps can help you get your finances in order as a first-year medical student.

Career Development

Responding to tax return fraud

Read what physicians should do if they are the targets of tax return fraud.

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Public Health

AMA touts pathways to train more addiction medicine physicians

Only one in 10 patients with a substance-use disorder receives treatment. New pathways give doctors a chance to become addiction medicine specialists to fill that treatment gap.

Access to Care

State advocacy

Relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

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Career Development

4 disability insurance details physicians often overlook

Doctors generally understand—more than most professionals—why disability insurance is key. But are you up to speed on these fine points that can make a huge difference?

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Career Development

4 key public speaking tips for physicians

Doctors are uniquely qualified to shape public discourse on health care. Learn more from the AMA on how to effectively get your message across.

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Career Development

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.

Essential Career Development Tools & Resources

Resources for physicians returning to clinical practice

Tax return fraud toolkit

Employment resources for physicians at all career stages

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