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William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
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Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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In 1st physician job, onboarding needs to emphasize relationships

Professional relationships are pivotal to long-term physician satisfaction. Learn how to evaluate an employer’s commitment to helping you build them.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Prepare before onboarding a new physician

Find resources on well-being strategies for improving clinician onboarding.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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What to look for in EHR onboarding at your first physician job

EHR support is crucial in the transition to practice. Find out what optimal EHR onboarding consists of and how the process unfolds.

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Digital
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Actually, many requirements are under your control

Find resources on debunking regulatory myths. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Yes, doctors and compliance officers can work together

Compliance officers often have the ability to change rules that interfere with care. It’s time to look at the bigger picture and find common ground.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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Time off is trending: As doctor vacations tick up, burnout drops

An exclusive AMA survey shows more doctors are using their vacation days, thanks to shifting attitudes and growing support from health systems.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Why ramp-up time is pivotal in first physician job onboarding

The transition to practice introduces physicians to a new learning curve. Find out what kind of ramp-up you should expect in your first job after residency training.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: What are your AI policies?

Find resources on governance for augmented intelligence. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week