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Pearl of the Week: Being authentic and vulnerable

ind resources on promoting well-being among health care workers.

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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
Christine Sinsky, MD
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Dr. Sinsky reflects on joy of medicine ahead of her retirement

AMA’s Christine Sinsky, MD, retires after a pioneering career advancing physician well-being, redesigning care and leading burnout-prevention efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What is physician burnout?

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system. Learn more what experts are saying about burnout and how to address it with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health Care Definitions
Doctors and nurses in health care teamwork
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U.S. physician burnout hits lowest rate since COVID-19

Exclusive AMA data shows doctor burnout has fallen below 45%, but the job isn’t done. Health systems continue to work with the AMA to reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Physician puts together a giant puzzle
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This CWO leads systemic approach to combat physician burnout

As chief wellness officer (CWO) for Lehigh Valley Health Network, Amy A. Jibilian, MD, shares the need to reduce stigma and ease administrative burdens.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA resources to guide health systems

AMA's expert-curated toolkits, playbooks and podcasts have helped health systems empower their teams and build a healthier, more sustainable workforce. Learn more.

Physician Health
AMA Update for Feb. 24, 2025: Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work
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Physician burnout solutions: A leadership program for doctors that makes them feel valued at work

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician burnout solutions.

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Physician Health
AMA Update