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2024 AMA Joy in Medicine magazine
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Licensing, credentialing moves that support well-being on upswing

The AMA’s goal is to see 100% of inappropriate questions removed so physicians are free to seek mental health care without fear.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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May 16, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Arizona Medical Association achieves wellness victory and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What is physician burnout?

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system. Learn more what experts are saying about burnout and how to address it with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health Care Definitions
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National physician burnout survey

Burnout rate improving among physicians, though rates remain high since 2011. Learn more.

Physician Health
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Practice Transformation: Research

AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.

Sustainability
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Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the ongoing physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

Physician Health
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Sutter Health grows physician leaders, cuts doctor turnover to 3%

The goal is to foster learning opportunities across the Northern California health system to create a “lifelong home” for physicians and other health professionals.  

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy