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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Delegates working at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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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.

Press Releases
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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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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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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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Leadership
AMA Update
Jul 18, 2023 ·
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Well-Being Communications Strategies

How can leaders develop a culture that supports physician well-being? Physician experts tackle this question and offer actionable solutions.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
Colorful arrows in perspective going from bottom to the top
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Follow this road map to cut burnout and restore joy in medicine

What should health care leaders be doing to boost physicians’ well-being? Dig deep with the AMA to find out what it takes.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Person holding up a red puzzle piece
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How the biggest medical group in the U.S. is tackling burnout

Nearly 10,000 physicians are part of The Permanente Medical Group, requiring a flexible, holistic approach to improve doctors’ well-being. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast