Enhance support for your physicians with AMA Group Membership

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Shadowing Dr. Petriello in physical medicine and rehabilitation

For Marla Petriello, DO, of Medrina, one of the key functions of a physiatrist is providing encouragement and motivation on a daily basis.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Shadowing Dr. Cowling in physical medicine and rehabilitation 

AMA member Matthew Cowling, DO, of Medrina, says success in physiatry depends on knowing how to manage teams and motivate patients.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 physicians share what it’s like in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Thinking about PM&R? Medrina physiatrists offer an inside look at rehab medicine’s daily workflow, challenges and what makes the specialty rewarding.

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Prep for Residency
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about organ donation

One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Veronica Loy, DO, a transplant hepatologist at Rush University System for Health, discusses organ donation.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about stress management

Whether it is using a stress ball or practicing yoga, stress relief is key. Brian Chaney, MD, of Baptist Health, offers tips for relief from stress.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

10 memoirs that offer inspiring accounts of life in medicine

AMA members outline some of their favorite memoirs that will give medical students and physicians a broader glimpse into life as a doctor. 

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Succeed in Med School
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know 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 Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in cardiovascular disease: Shadowing Dr. Jacobs

AMA member Evan Jacobs, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says the specialty can be highly demanding, and not just because of patients’ needs.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Don’t let progress fade, keep measuring physician well-being

Advocate Health uses the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to track trends and guide action to help sustain gold-level gains. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight