Recognition is a milestone. Physician well-being is a journey.

Discover both in the 2026 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine.

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2026 Joy in Medicine magazine
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Pearl of the Week: Improve self-compassion with group coaching

Find resources on the benefits of online group coaching and individual well-being.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Managing the EHR inbox takes a system. Here’s how to set one up.

Most EHR inbox messages do not require a physician’s attention. Removing doctors from the gatekeeper role helps efficiency go up and burnout go down.

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Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Pearl of the Week: Adjust productivity targets to reflect PTO

Find resources on reducing barriers to physician PTO.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 22, 2024

In the news: Tech outage grinds health care to a halt, coaching decreases physician burnout, twice yearly shot prevents HIV, HHS restructures ONC and more.

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10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them

The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

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In 6 specialties, desire to step away or scale back is common

Overall, 1 in 3 doctors eye exits, but not all specialties are affected equally. Find out how Sanford Health is keeping their doctors engaged.

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AMA Update for July 19, 2024: Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples
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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples

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

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What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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