Recognition is a milestone. Physician well-being is a journey.

Discover both in the 2026 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine.

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2026 Joy in Medicine magazine
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A “buddy” can help physicians cope, thrive during hard times

Learn about a program that helps physicians give each other the peer support they need, and find out how the AMA is reducing doctor burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Small system changes can bring big joy to patients and physicians

Physicians know where inefficiencies are for themselves and patients. One organization made tweaks to ease frustrations and you can too. Learn with the AMA.

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Mental health stigma & physician well-being with Christine Yu Moutier, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Mental health stigma & physician well-being with Christine Yu Moutier, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. Learn more about mental health stigma.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Health system’s experience shows why measuring burnout is critical

In pandemic’s depths, proper assessment and expert AMA insights helped a Midwestern health system focus their well-being efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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It’s time to stop treating doctors like assembly-line workers

Physicians’ skills should be reserved for problem-solving, medical decision-making and building patient relationships. Learn how with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 19, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Delaware law supports physicians who seek care for wellness, burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 ways to cut private practice burdens and create more patient time

There are many obstacles to patient care. Learn with the AMA about workflow changes that can help private practice doctors focus on what matters.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician-to-physician: Starting a peer-support program with Mark Greenawald, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about starting a peer-support program.

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Moving Medicine Video Update