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AMA study finds majority of physicians still work in small practices

A new updated study on physician practice arrangements by the AMA shows that most physicians provide care to patients in small practices.

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10 must-read articles if you want to be a medical educator

Pursuing a career in medical education? Physicians and trainees can launch a med ed career without pursuing additional degrees. This must-read list of articles will help you improve your skills as a medical educator.

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What residents really want in a future practice

More than 1,000 medical residents answered the question “What do I really want in a future practice?” in a survey. Find out what your fellow physicians in training value when choosing where to practice, and see how you compare.

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Life after residency: Discover the perfect practice location

As the end of medical training approaches, residents and fellows must decide where they want to practice medicine. Once they’ve considered their ideal practice setting, it’s time to focus on geographic location.

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The top issues residents will face in 2015

It's been many years since I was a medical resident, but as an educator, I have the opportunity to see residents from the other side. In the new year, three issues will rise to the top of residents' minds.

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Where you should practice: New tool reveals lay of the land

The United States has more than 6,000 designated health professional shortage areas in primary care alone. With the AMA Health Workforce Mapper, an interactive tool, you and your staff can determine locations to establish or expand your practice based on regional needs for access to care, geographic features and the existing health care workforce.

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How med students handle uncertainty could predict career future

Medical students’ level of tolerance for ambiguity may be closely tied to how they deal with stress and where they will practice, according to a recent study in Academic Medicine. The survey asked incoming students to rate how they agreed with statements such as, “I don’t like to work on a problem unless there is a possibility of getting a clear-cut and unambiguous answer.”

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What you need to make smart employment decisions

There are a lot of considerations when it comes to entering into employment versus private practice, and it can be challenging for new physicians—or physicians seeking a change—to navigate.

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How to take innovations beyond the exam room

Medical residents have grown up in a tech-obsessed world and are fluent in digital technologies, making them poised to deliver tomorrow’s lifesaving inventions. A “serial entrepreneur” with decades of success shared her best tips for bringing new innovations into fruition at a special education session for residents during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.

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