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Feeling burned out? Try picking up the phone to call your coach

Professional coaching may be one effective strategy to reduce physician burnout and improve well-being, says research published in JAMA. Learn how it works.

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Sustainability

6 handy guides to save up to 3 hours a day in your practice

If one of your 2020 resolutions is to cut down on wasted time in your physician practice, these new AMA resources can help.

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Physician Health

8 terms every doctor should know about physician burnout

You’ve most certainly heard of physician burnout, but there some related terms that are important for physicians to understand.

Physician Health

#MeToo in medicine: We can all be allies

Harassment is more common in historically male-dominated fields, such as medicine. Learn how to prevent a hostile work environment.

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AMA in the News: January 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2020.

Physician Health

Teamwork, tech help this Privia physician rediscover joy in practice

To maintain his autonomy and independence, Joseph DeVeau, MD, became part of a larger organization and began practicing team-based care.

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Physician Health

4 reasons why burnout is more common among physicians

When competing demands do not align, it creates an unmanageable situation for many doctors. Learn more about why burnout symptoms are more common among physicians.

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Physician Health

Is there a vaccine for burnout? 4 physicians weigh in

Discover these AMA members’ personal experiences managing burnout and learn about their perspectives on potential systemwide solutions.

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