Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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6 reasons to join the AMA
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April 19, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota legislation expands physician wellness program to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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5 steps to cutting the red tape that adds to doctor burnout

The AMA has identified over 20 regulatory myths that waste physicians’ time. Follow this advice to become a myth-busting hero in your practice.

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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
AMA Update for April 15, 2024: Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being (index only)
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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about managing mental health in medical school.

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Medical Student Health
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AMA Update for April 15, 2024: Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being (index only)
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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about managing mental health in medical school.

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Medical Student Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Women in Medicine

Join the AMA Women Physicians Section in honoring physicians who have offered their time, expertise and support to advance women in medicine.

Women Physicians
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Advice for young, job-seeking physicians on assessing practice culture

Learn what physicians seeking their first job after residency should know to get a beat on whether a practice’s culture is the right fit.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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3 ways to help physicians get the time off they need

Too often for doctors, PTO is “pretend time off” or “partial time off.” Find out what health care organizations can do to encourage doctors’ PTO use.

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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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AMA Physician Well-Being Program

The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Download roadmap, program, research synopsis and assessment PDFs to learn more.

Physician Health