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Why do women resident physicians report more burnout? Listen up

The regular “Hello, nurse. Where’s the doctor?” greetings from patients don’t help, but that’s not all. Learn more as PGY-3s speak up.

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Thriving in Residency
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How Atrium Health is removing obstacles to deliver great care

The Charlotte, North Carolina, health system aims to be the “best place to care” by streamlining workflows and offering the right support. Learn more.

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Physician Health
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Why physician burnout hits some doctors harder than others

Physician specialty, gender and sexual orientation are just some of the factors that help shape the experience of burnout. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Tom Zaubler, MD
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By sharing his burnout story, this psychiatrist sets out to help

After experiencing burnout at different phases of his career, AMA member Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH focused on what he could do to improve well-being. Learn more.

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ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Doctors send an unmistakable message: Fix Medicare now. Delegates also took actions on prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and telehealth.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Stop probing physicians on irrelevant mental health history

When applying for licensure, credentialing or privileging, doctors shouldn’t face stigma for seeking mental health care. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA announces new policies during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address physician fertility, disclosure of sexual orientation, equity initiatives, medical school legacy admissions.

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AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, talks Medicare payment, physician burnout & reproductive care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more as AMA President Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, reflects on his presidency and shares what it was like to lead the AMA through the past year.

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AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, talks Medicare payment, physician burnout & reproductive care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more as AMA President Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, reflects on his presidency and shares what it was like to lead the AMA through the past year.

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