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Read the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine® magazine to see if your organization has been recognized for dedication to physician well-being.

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To boost doctors’ well-being, start with the right questions

The AMA helps set the standard on properly structuring credentialing-form questions. Learn how Advocate Health is changing forms—and culture too.

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Fighting for Physicians
Heather Farley, MD
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AMA taps Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, to advance physician well-being

Dr. Farley takes helm as VP of professional satisfaction. In a Q&A, she details her vision to boost national efforts to further reduce doctor burnout.

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Pearl of the week: Huddle smarter, not longer

Learn how documentation assistants allow physicians to stay fully present.

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

Customize your practice transformation journey through a variety of open access online resources including webinars, toolkits, playbooks, boot camps, virtual panel discussions and expert speaking engagements—watch the video and download the Mentoring for Impact PDF to learn more. 

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Sept. 26, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on removal of stigmatizing questions on applications

40 medical boards and 1,800+ hospitals and facilities have removed stigmatizing mental health and substance use questions and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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How health systems can reduce the gender gap in physician burnout

Burnout among women physicians has eased, but gender gaps persist. Health systems must act to create lasting support and equity in care.

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Health System Spotlight
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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Pearl of the Week: Stay fully present with patients

Learn how documentation assistants allow physicians to stay fully present.

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Physician Health
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week