Physician holds patients hand
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How to recognize and respond to burnout in a fellow physician

What do you do when you see that the work of a peer is being impacted by physician burnout? Here’s what to look for and how to respond.

Physician Health
CME programs are plentiful like ones featured in the  Education Center.
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3 Min Read

Find great CME courses geared to your specialty

Take a look at these CME resources for your specialty and keep your knowledge up-to-date.

Online CME
Physician talking with patient
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5 Min Read

Advance directives: How to talk with patients about them

An easy letter template can help frame discussions about advance directives and goals of care and serious illness in terms of living well during a difficult time.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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3 Min Read

Aug. 23, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Opioid overdose prevention toolkit available in Spanish, CME for physicians in West Virginia and more in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
A woman shows an African-American male doctor something on a computer screen.
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3 Min Read

Cutting keystrokes with team approach, EHR tweaks

AMA member Michael Metry, MD, has led changes at this Georgia ICU to ease click fatigue and add face-to-face patient time.

Scope of Practice
A female doctor sitting on a chair in an empty hospital hall with two empty cups of coffee.
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2 Min Read

How does gender impact physician burnout? 3 key takeaways

An online survey finds that more female physicians experience burnout than their male peers. Learn how female and male physicians differ.

Physician Health
Need help fulfilling CME? Why not participate in live activities?
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3 Min Read

5 ways to meet your CME requirements

CME requirements are determined by state medical boards, medical specialty societies and others. Here are five ways to obtain your CME requirements.

AMA PRA Credit System
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Don’t miss these CME opportunities before the year ends

Looking to obtain CME credit for 2018? Here are some intriguing CME options to consider.

Online CME
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3 Min Read

Physician burnout: It’s not you, it’s your medical specialty

Overall burnout rate is down from 2017, but doctors’ well-being remains a pressing issue. Are you practicing in one of the most stressful medical specialties?

Specialty Profiles