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

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

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AMA Update for Oct. 19, 2023: How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD
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How improving physician onboarding can help satisfaction and well-being with Rebecca Lauderdale, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve physician onboarding.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Slash burnout—and boost patient safety—by ditching “stupid stuff”

It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Claim your spot in the next wave of women physician leaders

The AMA will support three early to midcareer doctors to take part in 15-month training to advance health equity and well-being. Apply by Oct. 27.

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How Sanford Health keeps pressing on to prevent doctor burnout

Physician burnout soared early in the pandemic, but not at this South Dakota health system. Learn how Sanford Health innovates to boost well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Oct. 10, 2023: How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP
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How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to avoid burnout in medical education.

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AMA Update
AMA Update for Oct. 10, 2023: How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP
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How to avoid burnout in medical education with Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to avoid burnout in medical education.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA Update Podcast
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5 ways to build physician-administrator trust, boost well-being

Eliminating distrust between the groups can curb key drivers of physician burnout in an organization. The AMA outlines how to work on building trust.

Physician Health
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Why these 2 health systems are among nation’s top workplaces

Find out how Atlantic Health System and Baptist Health South Florida prioritize well-being among physicians and other health workers.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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To boost doctors’ joy in private practice, try addition by subtraction

 Another signature? Help ease physician burdens—and burnout—by taking away those superfluous, time-wasting tasks. Learn more.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians