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What’s behind the persistent gender gap in physician burnout

Exclusive AMA data shows women physicians are likelier to experience job stress and dissatisfaction, but smart health systems can make things better.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians

Docs With Disabilities

Building more inclusive educational environments for trainees and medical professionals with disabilities.

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These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
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How women physicians can shape the future of health care AI

A doctor who started her career in computer engineering now leads Sutter Health’s AI efforts. She says every woman in medicine can play a part.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Women in Medicine Month education

Highlights from previous Women in Medicine Months, including videos and webinars.

Women Physicians

Women in medicine CME course

Examine the current challenges faced by women physicians and how to support the well-being of women in medicine with this AMA Ed Hub™ CME course.

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2025 Women in Medicine Month (index)
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Women in Medicine Month

The Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine.

Women Physicians
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Why burnout takes a different form for women resident physicians

Women residents report more doctor burnout than their male colleagues. Find out why, and learn what can be done to improve female residents’ well-being.

Resident Wellness
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Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women

The Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women provides annual scholarships to advance the study of women in the medical profession.

Awards
Sep 24, 2025 ·
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The Future is FemTech: Women Shaping Digital Health

On Sept. 24 at noon Central, the Women Physicians Section hosts a special Women in Medicine Month webinar. Register today.

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How health systems can reduce the gender gap in physician burnout

Burnout among women physicians has eased, but gender gaps persist. Health systems must act to create lasting support and equity in care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight