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William Childs, DO
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs

William Childs, DO, of Henry Ford Health, is just one year into practice, and he has already changed his approach to being a family physician. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

These physician leaders tackle the systemic drivers of burnout

Using AMA tools and actionable data, innovative health systems take action on the factors that cause physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

To cut doctor burdens, follow these 5 tips when pitching leadership

Getting the C-suite’s OK on initiatives that save physician time and improve care usually requires a successful presentation. Learn how to do it right.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Limit commitments, decisions and distractions

Find resources on helping team members feel valued.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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9 Min Read

Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about addressing physician burnout and the burnout gender gap.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 27, 2025: Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout
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9 Min Read

Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about addressing physician burnout and the burnout gender gap.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Medical student’s research on well-being shaped his career

Now a surgical intern, AMA member George Burnet, MD, reflects on what he gained from presenting his research at the American Conference on Physician Health.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Peeled orange reveals an apple
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6 Min Read

In 1st physician job, how much of your week will be spent on the EHR?

Researchers examine nearly 200,000 physicians’ EHR logs and develop a new way to compare apples to apples on clerical burdens.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

Want to arm physicians against burnout? Show them they’re valued

When doctors feel valued, they’re less likely to have burnout. Health leaders should follow these five tips to show physicians how valued they are.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians