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Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO
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6 Min Read

As a DO, she is regaining control of how to deliver quality care

With a commitment to her patients and the field of osteopathic medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic family physician Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO, is thriving.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Sept. 27, 2024: How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas
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10 Min Read

How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fixing doctor shortages by making medical school affordable and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fixing doctor shortages by making medical school affordable and more.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health

As we age, health and well-being needs change. Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that older adult patients should keep in mind. 

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 Min Read

How Geisinger gives doctors the tools to support each other

Since starting at Geisinger as CWO, Susan Parisi, MD, has seen the peer-support program grow from 17 participants to 400, greatly impacting well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

7 physician private practice success stories you should know

The AMA offers great resources to help physicians get started in private practice. Learn how these doctors have thrived in this setting. 

Private Practices
Philip Gachassin, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about microplastics

These small plastic pieces are everywhere and can affect your health. Philip Kuriakose, MD, a hematologist-oncologist from Henry Ford Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Johnna Nynas, MD
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9 Min Read

100,000 patients, only 4 ob-gyns. Then this doctor took action.

Johnna Nynas, MD is creating care teams and leveraging telemedicine to bring health care to the doorstep of pregnant women in rural Minnesota.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight