Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Oct 17 - 19, 2024 ·
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International Conference on Physician Health™

The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.

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2024 Saving Time Practice Innovation Boot Camp
Sep 23 - 24, 2024 ·
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Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Precision education

Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

Supporting Physicians

National Doctors’ Day is one way to acknowledge the hard work of our nations’ physicians who deserve support every day of the year.

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What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Physicians now spend more “pajama time” on mandatory trainings

At one health system, doctors completed one-third of required training modules during off hours. Find out how to cut this physician burden.

Physician Health
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Pearl of the Week: Reduce extraneous cognitive load

Find resources on organizing workflow and developing strategies to reduce cognitive load and preserve your attention.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week

Develop leadership skills

Browse education from American Association for Physician Leadership designed for physicians interested in developing their professional development.

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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