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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How to ensure application questions support physician wellness

Application questions about past diagnosis or treatment impede physicians’ well-being. Learn how to get them changed where you practice.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Health System Spotlight
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6 ways to take your organization’s physician burnout temperature

Burnout symptoms are bad enough. But to truly uncover how things are going, it may be useful to review—and act on—six key metrics. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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SPS member profile: Jean M. Tsigonis, MD

AMA SPS member Jean M. Tsigonis, MD, discusses the importance of physician advocacy, lessons learned during the pandemic and more.

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End the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset in emergency medicine

Learn about four small, yet high-impact changes that can be made in the emergency department to improve the patient and physician experience.

Physician Health
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Measuring and addressing physician burnout with Gerard Clancy, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about measuring and addressing physician burnout.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 28, 2023: Measuring and addressing physician burnout with Gerard Clancy, MD
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Measuring and addressing physician burnout with Gerard Clancy, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about measuring and addressing physician burnout.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Aug 23, 2023 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Legislative and regulatory advocacy to support physician wellness

Learn about how the AMA is advocating for changes to improve physician wellness and more in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, on misinformation, rebuilding patient trust and good health care marketing [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn how to use digital platforms to stop the spread of misinformation.

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Physician Health
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