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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Heading off ageism means supporting patients—and physicians too

The AMA adopts new policy on ageism, which can affect older adults’ care outcomes and hamper physicians at both ends of the career spectrum.

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Reducing Barriers to Physician PTO

Experts discuss how to break down the specific barriers that keep physicians from taking PTO. 

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Physician burnout rate drops below 50% for first time in 4 years

Exclusive AMA data shows reprieve after record high in COVID-19 emergency. Smart health systems are working with the AMA to boost well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Root out stupid stuff

Find resources on freeing up time and reducing regulatory burdens.

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Taming the EHR Playbook

The Taming the EHR Playbook addresses how to maximize the benefits and minimize the burdens of the electronic health record (EHR). Learn more.  

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Wellness-Centered Leadership Playbook

Access the playbook to find key steps and practical strategies for developing a culture of wellness across your organization.

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Small steps add up to much less “pajama time” for physicians

Find out how Confluence Health has cut the amount of time our physicians spend in the EHR after hours by 25%.

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Physician Health
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Simplify your clinical note templates to make them shorter, faster

Longer clinical notes mean more time spent in the EHR—and more physician burnout. Find out how to fix the problem.

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Pearl of the Week: Normalize taking time away from work

Find resources on reducing barriers to physician PTO and wellness-centered leadership.

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