Delegates at the 2023 Interim Meeting of HOD
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5 MIN READ

Most medical schools don’t have defined leave policies

To fix that, the AMA urges compassionate-leave policies at medical schools, as well as in residency programs and physician practices.

Medical Student Health
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How to make the M4 to PGY-1 jump a smoother one

One key is timely coaching to help fourth-year medical students identify and address knowledge and skills gaps. Learn more with the AMA.

Preparing for Residency
Suzanne J. Templer, DO
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5 MIN READ

Adrift as an M1? Essential advice to help you right the ship

A physician and academic coach who works with preclinical medical students outlines what to do if you’re struggling out of the gate in medical school.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Transitions across the medical education continuum

The continuum of medical education involves many transitions from entry to medical school to leaving practice for retirement. Learn how AMA supports transitions throughout the professional journey.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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8 MIN READ

It’s OK if a physician career wasn’t your first instinct

Dr. Rock Vomer first trained as a physical therapist. Learn what he wishes he knew in medical school about making the physician career pivot.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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1 MIN READ

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day information

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.

Physician Health
AMA Update for Oct. 12, 2023: How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH
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18 MIN READ

How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn tips for success on how to find residency programs.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update
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18 MIN READ

How to choose the best residency program for you with Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn tips for success on how to find residency programs.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 10, 2023: How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP
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How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to avoid burnout in medical education.

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Physician Health
AMA Update