Rebekah Bernard, MD
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5 Min Read

With expanded scope, where do NPs practice? It’s not primary care

New research conducted in wake of Florida law meant to boost primary care access shows nearly 60% of nurse practitioners (NPs) work elsewhere.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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17 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

One in nine people will get kidney stones at some point. Ryan Steinberg, MD, a urologist at University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about kidney stones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

8 wins for doctors, patients in latest federal budget deal

On telehealth, value-based care, diabetes prevention, doctor burnout and more, members of Congress have worked to find common ground.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

The AMA Road to Residency Guide

The Match process can be filled with twists and turns. Find resources to successfully navigate the process of selecting and applying to residency programs. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 Min Read

Can physicians get fired or dismissed from residency training?

Yes, it happens—but getting fired from residency is rare and the process is often slow. Dive deeper and find out which specialties have the most residents dismissed.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Food insecurity affects medical students. Here’s how to address it.

Nutrition and well-being are connected. Learn how one medical school is taking on a problem affecting more than 20% of medical students.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Congress extends Dr. Lorna Breen law for five years

The AMA fought to reauthorize this legislation that helps cut stigma on physician burnout, well-being and seeking professional mental health support.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Lawmakers extend CMS hospital-at-home waiver for five years

The move is a big winner for patients and doctors that the AMA fought for to help boost care, cut postdischarge costs and save lives. 

Population Health
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14 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about which cold medicines work

Do cold medicines even work? What about other remedies? It depends. Two physicians clarify which cold medicines work and how to find relief.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™