Christine Cassel, MD
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How to put doctors’ well-being atop the health care policy agenda

The COVID-19 pandemic led to added stress, but it also brought attention to physician burnout at the national level. Here is what is being done to help.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

How physicians, health systems can cut stigma on seeking help

Peer-to-peer support and sharing physician burnout stories can build bonds and play a vital role in improving well-being. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
COVID-19 vaccine card
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3 Min Read

Vaccination is our best chance to end the pandemic

Universal vaccination of health workers is fully aligned with our obligation to place the health and safety of our patients above all other considerations.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

SPS member profile: Jack Hasson, MD

Learn more about SPS member Jack Hasson, MD, a pulmonologist in an academic outpatient setting.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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3 Min Read

AMA urges SCOTUS to preserve OSHA vaccination, testing requirement

AMA filed a brief today urging the Supreme Court to reject challenges and preserve OSHA vaccine recommendations.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in public health: Shadowing Dr. Carlo

As a public health physician, John Carlo, MD, believes the most rewarding part is the incredible physical improvement when someone’s HIV becomes controlled.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Physician holding a stethoscope
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4 Min Read

What is joy in medicine? It’s about more than beating burnout

For The Permanente Medical Group, joy and meaning in medicine is about attending to the spectrum of professional fulfillment with guidance from doctors.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 27, 2021

In the news: Omicron becomes most dominant variant in U.S., COVID-19 deaths fall, quarantine rules are updated and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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7 Min Read

What patients may ask about the COVID-19 Omicron variant

Doctors and scientists around the globe are working hard to find out more about the Omicron variant. Here are answers to some common questions.

Infectious Diseases