AMA Update for July 10, 2025: Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more (index only)
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14 Min Read

Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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
Carl Lambert, MD
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9 Min Read

What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD
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9 Min Read

What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh

Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
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Ellen Mateo, MD
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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like in general surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one general surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

An emergency medicine attending draws from his experience, offering tips on how to maximize away rotations for learning and self-discovery.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School