Cynthia Brown, AMA Vice President of Government Affairs and Todd Askew, AMA Director of Congressional Affairs
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To succeed as a physician advocate, share your story

In an era of disruption, essential  principles of physician advocacy hold true: Tell stories, bring facts, build relationships. This approach generates results.

Career Development
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6 Min Read

What physicians need to know about how to reach lawmakers

In person, on the phone or through social media, different communication venues come with pros and cons. Learn what best suits your advocacy goals.

Career Development
Former Utah governor and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt.
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Former HHS head: Long-term reform requires physicians at the wheel

Health care transformation is a continuing commitment, and if physicians do not lead the way then changes will be thrust upon them.

Career Development
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Tools help guide physician choices in career and practice

From historic Medicare payment changes to a modernized AMA Code of Medical Ethics, these resources can assist doctors faced with difficult decisions.

Career Development
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AMA announces new digital tool

Physician Opportunities Portal' becomes the latest in an array of AMA tools aimed at helping physicians in their life and career.

Press Releases
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New tool identifies short-term volunteer and paid opportunities

A new interactive tool, the Physician Opportunities Portal, provides physicians interested in volunteering or working outside of their normal practice settings with short-term opportunities in the field of medicine. These opportunities add stability and longevity to their careers and increase joy in practice by giving back.

Career Development
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Harnessing senior physicians' expertise: Taking on new roles

Older physicians have invaluable expertise to pass on. Senior physicians need ways that let them pursue professional mentoring, teaching and meaningful community involvement.

Career Development
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Employment for each career stage

Browse jobs, build and upload resumes, view employer profiles and read career-related news and medical education articles in these AMA resources.

Career Development
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Physicians find new ways to practice medicine after retirement: Encore careers

Not all physicians want to retire to a warm beach. Many seek to continue using their medical skills, working around the world in resource poor settings. One retiree physician tells what it’s like to work in Antarctica.

Career Development