Is your health system on the list?

Read the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

Learn More
Joy in Medicine magazine (index) non-gated
Clear Search
Photo-illustration of an email icon, a white envelop with a red 21 notification, hovering above an open laptop.
·
4 Min Read

Look for fast fixes to cut “stupid stuff” that burdens doctors

Ask physicians to detail the administrative burdens that interfere with care, hurt well-being. Sometimes the fix can be as simple as “just do it.”

Sustainability
Stethoscope on laptop
·
5 Min Read

6 practices to support organizational resiliency and physician well-being

How health systems can create a better work environment that aligns its leadership structures, policies and actions with evidence-based best practices.

Physician Health
·
5 Min Read

SPS member profile: John Bramhall, MD, PhD

Learn more about SPS member John Bramhall, MD, PhD, associate medical director of the Harborview Medical Center.

series
Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
Doctor in scrubs looking out the window of an empty hospital room.
·
3 Min Read

When doctors ponder suicide, depression—not burnout—is key driver

Every suicide is a tragedy. Learn more with the AMA about which factors are most strongly associated to suicidal ideation among physicians.

Physician Health
Illustration of workspace with person having discussion on desktop computer screen
·
4 Min Read

5 ways doctors can improve leadership communication during crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important for physician leaders to share the right message at the right time in the right way.

Sustainability
Person wearing a face mask looking out a window
·
4 Min Read

7 ways to cope with moral distress during COVID-19

The pandemic’s ethical challenges can cause emotional upset and distress. A Johns Hopkins physician advises on how maintain empathy and integrity.

Physician Health
Health care workers in PPE speaking in a hallway
·
5 Min Read

4 ways to support physicians during COVID-19 and beyond

The pandemic amplifies the need for health systems to address the well-being of physicians and other health professionals. Here is how.

Physician Health
Susan R. Bailey, MD
·
5 Min Read

As pandemic rages, physician wellness suffers in silence

The AMA feels the weight of this moment on your shoulders. Learn about the tools and resources available to help doctors care for themselves and their colleagues.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Dec 16 - 17, 2020 ·
2 Min Read

Mark Greenawald, MD, explores the habit of gratitude

Research has shown that having a grateful outlook can enhance an individual’s well-being. Watch the video and download the slides to learn more from the AMA STEPS Forward™ series: "The Habit of Gratitude: Being Positively Contagious."

series
Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series