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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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Clear Search
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The AMA is health systems’ ally in reducing physician burnout

Fighting physician burnout and finding ways to improve well-being is hard work. That’s why Lehigh Valley Health Network turned to the AMA for guidance.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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8 steps physicians can take when deciding where to practice

Following these steps can empower resident and fellow physicians to find jobs that match their priorities. 

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Ask patients, “What matters to you?”

Find resources on behavioral health integration for your practice. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Pearl of the Week: Build a peer support program

Find resources on peer support programs for physicians.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Cardiology, neurology seek to add mental health care for patients

Recognizing their patients with chronic disease, traumatic experiences need more, these two specialties aim to integrate care to meet their needs.

Behavioral Health
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Use of secure messaging doesn’t cut back phone calls

Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them. 

Resident Wellness
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In transition to practice, know these 8 steps for evaluating jobs

A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Rethink your core quality metrics

Find resources on assessing clinician burnout and the Organizational Biopsy.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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On vacation time, it’s emergency physicians who need the triage

New AMA survey research shows emergency physicians take less PTO than every other specialty. Catch up on the details and find out how to change things. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians