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  When catastrophic thinking sets in, you might feel as though everything is unravelling—ruined. A psychiatrist shares how to stop catastrophizing.
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  AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.
  
  Private Practice Simple Solutions: Session resources
  
  Access supplementary resources for webinars in the Private Practice Simple Solutions series.
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- Catalyzing change in medical education
  
  Through the new AMA ChangeMedEd^® initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.
  
  Developing flexible, competency-based pathways
  
  See how medical education is shifting away from classrooms and toward activities and assessments that help students succeed in the modern health care system.
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- Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP)
  
  Learn about the student program, where AMA members receive recognition and support for outreach activities and earn rewards.
  
  Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP): Outreach leader recruitment resources
  
  MSOP Outreach Leaders: Find all of the information you need for the year, including the leader guide, action plan checklist and more.
Medical Residents
- Red flags, must-haves for young doctors in contract negotiations
  
  Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.
  
  Untangling 5 confusing terms related to physician personal finance
  
  As a young physician, managing your finances effectively requires an understanding of these foundational concepts.
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  May 19, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on "Medicare basics" series
  
  New “Medicare basics” series offers background for advocates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
  
  May 19, 2023: National Advocacy Update
  
  Senate Committee passes bipartisan PBM legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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  Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting
  
  Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
  
  2023 Annual Meeting education sessions
  
  Get a detailed overview of the upcoming education sessions being held during the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Councils
- Medical education leadership opportunities
  
  Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
  
  UME: Council on Medical Education reports
  
  Find reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Member Groups (Sections)
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  3. Academic Physicians
  4. Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues
  5. Integrated Physician Practices
  6. International Medical Graduates
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  10. Private Practice Physicians
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  13. Women Physicians
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  2023 RFS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2023 RFS Annual Meeting taking place June 9 in Chicago.
  
  2023 SPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2023 SPS Annual Meeting taking place June 9 in Chicago.
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- 2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
  
  Officials and members gather to elect officers and address policy at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting being held in Chicago, June 9-14, 2023.
  
  Protecting reproductive health care means protecting physicians
  
  Third-party interference with the patient-physician relationship puts both patients and physicians at risk and undermines public health.
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It takes the right steps to build a practice that can survive and flourish. Dive into the AMA’s tips and guidelines to see how physicians can reduce administrative burdens, manage the prior authorization process and improve physician well-being in any clinical or other health care setting.

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UPDATED May 18, 2023 ·

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AMA STEPS Forward® webinar series

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AMA STEPS Forward® Webinar Series

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UPDATED May 23, 2023 ·

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Behavioral health integration (BHI) Overcoming Obstacles webinar series

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Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Overcoming Obstacles Webinar Series

Debunking Regulatory Myths-series only

UPDATED May 5, 2023 ·

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Protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes

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Debunking Regulatory Myths

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UPDATED May 9, 2023 ·

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Watch the Practice Improvement Strategies YouTube series

Essential Sustainability Tools & Resources

STOP This, START That Checklist

Electronic transaction toolkits for administrative simplification

Prior authorization reform resources

State medical liability reform

Physician cybersecurity

E/M Checklist: Prepare your practice for office visit changes

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Public Health

May 24, 2023 ·

COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Playbook

AMA STEPS Forward®

May 23, 2023 ·

Private Practice Playbook

Access key steps, best practices and resources for thriving in private practice.

AMA STEPS Forward®

May 23, 2023 ·

Private Practice Playbook: Four parts

The greatest advantage for most physicians who choose private practice is flexibility and more autonomy to make decisions. Learn more.

AMA STEPS Forward®

May 23, 2023 ·

Private Practice Playbook: Resources

Find downloadable resources from the AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Toolkit.

AMA STEPS Forward®

May 23, 2023 ·

Private Practice Playbook: Sample forms

Find downloadable resources from the AMA STEPS Forward® Private Practice Toolkit.

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