Health insurance claim form
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3 Min Read

Can your resident physicians pass health insurance 101?

These health-plan fundamentals can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

Health Equity
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: The perils of sleep deprivation

Find resources on well-being strategies for physicians, residents and medical students.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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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4 Min Read

Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency

Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.

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Resident Advocacy
Thriving in Residency
Person sitting on a suitcase trying to close it.
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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
Surgeon passing medical equipment tool in surgery operating room
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4 Min Read

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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Specialty Profiles
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout?

Exclusive AMA data shows that while job stress is easing and satisfaction is rising, each physician specialty requires targeted support. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Scientists looking through microscopes
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3 Min Read

What resident physicians should know about clinical trials

Residency programs need to teach the ethical standards that come with clinical trials. An AMA education module aids that teaching process.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency