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Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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8 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
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10 Min Read

Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Arizona State Capitol
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4 Min Read

Arizona strengthens its support for physicians’ well-being

The state is part of a growing national movement to remove barriers that deter physicians and other health professionals from getting the mental health care they need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Physician looking out a window
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8 Min Read

Physicians in these 10 specialties are less likely to quit

Exclusive AMA data shows fewer doctors plan to leave their jobs soon, a sign of progress on retention. Find out how physician specialties compare.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Smiling businessperson shaking hands
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4 Min Read

In 1st physician job, onboarding needs to emphasize relationships

Professional relationships are pivotal to long-term physician satisfaction. Learn how to evaluate an employer’s commitment to helping you build them.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Prepare before onboarding a new physician

Find resources on well-being strategies for improving clinician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Aug 26, 2025 ·
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Optimize Onboarding in Health Care

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar explores strategies on effective onboarding.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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3 Min Read

June 20, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2025 AMA Annual Meeting

Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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June 20, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Updated physician wellness issue brief supports advocacy campaigns and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update