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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

Improve key communication skills

Professionalism and Communication Education from Drexel University offers CME modules for health care professionals, developed by leading educators. 

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5 Min Read

5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Samy Abdelghani, MD
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4 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Samy Abdelghani, MD, cardiologist

Dr. Abdelghani chose Ochsner Health for its transparency, leadership, tech and support—key to a fulfilling, patient-focused cardiology career.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
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6 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Anuj Bhatnagar, MD, family physician

From hospitals to private practice, Dr. Bhatnagar explains how reclaiming autonomy and pay transparency reshaped his career.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine

Occupational Health Education

Healthy workers. Safe workplaces. Thriving environments. Explore CME from American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Suzanna Fox, MD
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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
UPDATED
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3 Min Read

Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
Heather Farley, MD
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11 Min Read

AMA taps Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, to advance physician well-being

Dr. Farley takes helm as VP of professional satisfaction. In a Q&A, she details her vision to boost national efforts to further reduce doctor burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians

Develop leadership skills CME

Browse CME from American Association for Physician Leadership designed for physicians interested in developing their professional development.

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5 Min Read

5 ways to help physicians feel valued and prevent burnout

When physicians feel supported, patients and communities thrive. An AMA playbook gives leaders actionable strategies to make it happen.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

How do physician signing bonuses stack up for your specialty?

Signing bonuses are up overall, but some physician specialties are in greater demand than others. Dive deep into the trends and what’s driving them.

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Specialty Profiles
Transitioning to Practice