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AMA honors Georgia physician with distinguished service award

The AMA presented the 2015 Distinguished Service Award to Joseph P. Bailey Jr., M.D.

Press Releases
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AMA presents award to former American Academy of Pediatrics CEO

The AMA presented Errol R. Alden, M.D., former executive director and CEO of the AAP, with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Physicians teach their secrets to success

Finding time to develop new ways to improve practice efficiency takes away from time spent with patients. The AMA’s STEPS Forward website offers interactive educational modules that help physicians address practice challenges using proven solutions other physicians have developed and implemented in their own practices.

Sustainability
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Women physician suicide risk, faculty promotion under microscope

Two research projects will explore timely issues in the medical profession as they relate to women—physician suicide risk, awareness and prevention and the advancement of female faculty in academic medical centers.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

The AMA's Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

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6 ways to improve resiliency in a demanding practice environment

Resiliency for physicians is the ability to adapt and bounce back from the daily demands of medical practice. Become better equipped to handle the many challenges presented by patient care and less likely to experience burnout by using these 6 ways to increase your resiliency.

Physician Health
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21 med students selected as future minority physician leaders

Diversity in the medical profession and health equity for minority populations has stepped into the spotlight with the recognition of 21 medical students as future minority physician leaders.

Prep for Med School
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Small programs are taking on big problems with drugs, cancer

Community and medical organizations are teaming up to prevent the tragic consequences of drug misuse and preventable cancers. These programs are educating communities about safe practices and healthy behaviors.

Awards
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How real physicians are making their practices thrive

Seemingly countless frustrations and bureaucratic hurdles prevent physicians from spending time with their patients and providing the highest quality care. Learn how physicians across the country are working smarter in their practices and delivering big results.

Sustainability