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
Two people shaking hands
·
5 Min Read

Uniting physician voices to build a stronger future in medicine

By joining the AMA, physicians are collaborating to improve care, support well-being and advocate value-based care through unified leadership.

series
Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
Question mark surrounded by a series of check marks
·
4 Min Read

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.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
·
1 Min Read

May 16, 2025: State Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
Ellen Mateo, MD
·
4 Min Read

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.

series
Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
·
3 Min Read

National physician burnout survey

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

Physician Health
UPDATED
·
3 Min Read

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.

series
Physician Health
Health Care Definitions
UPDATED
·
11 Min Read

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
Two people shaking hands
·
6 Min Read

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.  

series
Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
·
2 Min Read

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