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4 Min Read

Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

Before a job switch, know pros and cons of a physician recruiter

Recruiting firms ultimately work for the employer, not the doctor. But they can help you navigate the daunting physician job search process.

Career Development
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4 Min Read

What employed physicians should know about collective bargaining

With physician employment now the norm, some doctors are exploring unionization as a way to address working conditions. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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3 Min Read

First physician job post-residency often a way station: survey

It used to be that physicians spent about six years on average at their first job after training. But in recent years, that’s changed. Learn more.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

4 do’s and don’ts for a midcareer physician job change

Taking a new position can involve a range of emotions, from excitement to guilt. Learn how to make a midcareer job change in health care work.

Physician Health
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10 Min Read

How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve physician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 19, 2023: How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD
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9 Min Read

How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve physician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Controlling chronic disease corrals costs and improves outcomes

Ochsner Health’s digital medicine programs work so well that they’re being used as a recruitment tool for primary care physicians. Learn why.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

The COVID-19 emergency’s over, but 1 in 2 doctors report burnout

Burnout’s down from all-time high in 2021, but new AMA data shows the problem is not going away. Learn more from the AMA’s exclusive survey data.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians