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Reaching for surgical tools in operating room
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3 Min Read

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Two people sit on a bed, one leaning on another in a comforting embrace
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5 Min Read

Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Coworkers discussing project on digital tablet
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9 Min Read

How to integrate a systemwide well-being strategy

Atlantic Health System wants to be the best place for physicians to practice in New Jersey. A key to that is elevating physician well-being. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Doctors and nurses in health care
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5 Min Read

In burnout battle, it’s on leaders to show how teamwork matters

Collaboration is key to moving the needle on physician well-being and burnout, say Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, and Louis Jeansonne, MD, of Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Your CWO is not the complaint department

Find resources on the role of a chief wellness officer.  

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
AMA Update for Oct. 21, 2024: Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots (index only)
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11 Min Read

Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one health system's solution to the physician shortage.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one health system's solution to the physician shortage.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast
Rock-filled shore
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4 Min Read

Identifying the “pebbles” that contribute to physician burnout

A “pebble in the shoe” is anything that interferes with patient care. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group has addressed over 200 pebbles.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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10 Min Read

AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top trends from physician well-being programs.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast