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Andrew Karasick, MD, Jay Kennard, MD, and Kristie Clarke, MD.
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5 MIN READ

Federal health agency careers offer physicians variety, stability

Get firsthand insight from physicians about how working for the agencies such as the FDA and CDC can open unexpected experiences and opportunities.

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Charles Lee, MD
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5 things to know about a career in correctional medicine

Despite starting his career as a radiologist, Charles Lee, MD, found his calling to be working as a physician in California prisons. Learn why this career path holds appeal.

Transition from Resident to Attending
Murad Alqadi, MD
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4 MIN READ

3 things physicians should know about nonclinical careers

High-quality patient care is at the heart of medicine, but there are nonclinical careers in which physicians can make an impact. Learn more.

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Practice innovation strategies: Private practice

This collection of AMA STEPS Forward® Practice Innovation Strategies—including playbook, infographic, white paper and policy research perspective PDFs—offers the resources physicians need to start and sustain a successful private practice.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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How one employed physician found a new way to advocate for others

With physician employment now the norm in medicine, Nancy Fan, MD, chairs an AMA caucus that gives voice to the unique interests of employed doctors.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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AMA backs effort to ban many physician noncompete provisions

Unfair noncompete provisions affect nearly half of physicians. Delegates call for legislative action to stop them.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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4 things medical students should know about private practice

Trained emergency physician Omar Maniya, MD, now leads a primary care practice. Learn his advice for medical students about this practice setting.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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Red flags, must-haves for young doctors in contract negotiations

Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.

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Thriving in residency

Turn to the AMA for timely guidance on making the most of medical residency.

Residency Life