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A row of matchsticks, each one progressively burned down
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5 Min Read

Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Smiling patient with physician
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9 Min Read

Recruitment through culture: Rush’s secret to physician satisfaction

Amid evolving health care challenges, physicians at Rush University System for Health are leading change through innovation, mentorship and community.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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2 Min Read

Practice Transformation: Measure

Download PDFs of the Organizational Biopsy®—AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.

Sustainability
AMA in Action: Reducing physician burnout
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Advocacy in action: Reducing physician burnout

The AMA is focused on removing administrative burdens, providing real-world solutions and helping physicians rediscover the joy in health care.

Physician Health
Physicians holding giant gears
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5 Min Read

Nearly 55% of physicians feel valued by their organization

This shift is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against physician burnout. And health systems are taking steps to help doctors feel valued. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for May 23, 2025: Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care
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14 Min Read

Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Christine Sinsky, MD
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11 Min Read

Dr. Sinsky reflects on joy of medicine ahead of her retirement

AMA’s Christine Sinsky, MD, retires after a pioneering career advancing physician well-being, redesigning care and leading burnout-prevention efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: The perils of sleep deprivation

Find resources on well-being strategies for physicians, residents and medical students.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week