Membership brings great benefits

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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7 Min Read

5 questions can shape whether your 1st physician job's a good fit

Nearly 60% of doctors leave their first role within three years, report shows. No, it’s not all about compensation. Here’s what does matter.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

Measuring physician well-being to build a stronger future

Dallas Nephrology Associates completed their first measurement with the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to better understand doctor burnout and its impact.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 health systems finding success in physician recruitment, retention

From mentorship to well-being, health systems across the U.S. are finding creative ways to improve work environments to keep doctors engaged.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish older adults knew about physical activity

From aerobics to balance workouts for seniors, it’s key to find a physical activity that works as you age. Two Northwell Health physicians share more. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Jennifer Abelson, MD
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What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

Two leaders with one mission: To improve physician well-being

Geisinger’s physician–administrator partnership shows how shared leadership turns well-being goals into lasting systemwide change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Yuka Tsukahara, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Yuka Tsukahara, MD, PhD, family physician

Attracted by research potential and athlete diversity, Dr. Tsukahara chose University of Iowa Health Care to advance care in sports medicine.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
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Investing in tech for value-based care? 5 things to consider

Get timely guidance and explore compelling case studies from the AMA on value-based care that help physician practices make smart tech choices. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed but is highly treatable. Three sleep physicians explain how early recognition can protect long-term health. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™