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Dermatologist examining a woman's face
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

Focus on these 6 areas to boost physician well-being

Health systems are making strides in reducing burnout and improving well-being. But more must be done. Learn how to receive recognition from the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 6, 2025: AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases
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15 Min Read

AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient scribing in medicine.

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Digital
AMA Update
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15 Min Read

AI scribes for clinicians: How ambient listening in medicine works and future AI use cases [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ambient scribing in medicine.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
Kendall Barton, MD
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7 Min Read

This family physician has a passion for community-centered care

Kendall Barton, MD, shares how the Bayhealth residency program helped him connect with the community and find a passion for small town medicine. 

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Residency Life
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

Medical student financial FAQ: Insight on loan forgiveness, repayment

What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Heather Spies, MD

Heather Spies, MD

Heather Spies, MD, serves as member at-large on the Integrated Physician Practices Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.

Integrated Physician Practices
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What is the USMLE®?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is the exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Learn more.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Health Care Definitions