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

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9 Min Read

For this doctor, technology is a way to heal medicine itself

Northwell Health’s Elise Boventer, MD, MPH, shares how clinical informatics empowers physicians, cuts burdens, improves care and drives transformation.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

For Sutter Health, an “Aha!” moment on physician well-being

Learn how the California health system’s leaders have changed their credentialing applications to better support doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting
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5 Min Read

AMA moves to bolster physicians’ workplace safety, well-being

Delegates act to protect physicians from ionizing radiation exposure in health care settings, reduce burnout and support pregnant doctors. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Measuring physician well-being to build a stronger future

Dallas Nephrology Associates completed their first measurement with the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to better understand doctor burnout and its impact.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

5 questions can shape whether your 1st physician job's a good fit

Nearly 60% of doctors leave their first role within three years, report shows. No, it’s not all about compensation. Here’s what does matter.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
John Whyte, MD, at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting
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New AMA CEO outlines bold vision to shape health care’s future

John Whyte, MD, MPH, told delegates that it is physicians who will drive progress to meet the needs of patients for generations to come. 

Interim Meeting
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Investing in physicians as leaders for lasting culture change

Humana’s leadership program is reducing doctor burnout, improving retention and reshaping the physician’s role in organizational success.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Jennifer Abelson, MD
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What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

Two leaders with one mission: To improve physician well-being

Geisinger’s physician–administrator partnership shows how shared leadership turns well-being goals into lasting systemwide change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians