Surgical instruments in operating room
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5 Min Read

Most surgeons are men. Is surgical instrument size a reason why?

Instruments that are too big can pose ergonomic challenges for surgeons with smaller hands. Learn with the AMA about new research on this topic.

Research
Physician walking down a hallway
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9 Min Read

New data sheds light on the gender gap in physician burnout

Find out what’s driving burnout among women doctors, and how one physician-led organization is making strides to improve women physicians’ well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

Marshfield Clinic CEO Susan Turney, MD on her career as a woman physician leader in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one physician leader's journey and women in medicine.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Sept. 5, 2023: Marshfield Clinic CEO Susan Turney, MD, on her career as a woman physician leader in health care
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9 Min Read

Marshfield Clinic CEO Susan Turney, MD on her career as a woman physician leader in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one physician leader's journey and women in medicine.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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15 Min Read

Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast
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15 Min Read

Why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine with Gerald Harmon, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why senior physicians are important to the future of medicine.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, moderating a panel discussion at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting
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5 Min Read

AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

Health Equity
Maria Ansari, MD
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11 Min Read

Cardiologist is first woman to lead The Permanente Medical Group

New CEO Maria Ansari, MD, says prevention is key to improving patient outcomes and reducing physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Margaret Rea and Allison Knight
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4 Min Read

Burnout hits physician educators too. Focus on 4 areas to improve.

Physician faculty and other medical educators must feel valued to sustain the mission of medical training. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians