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Women in Medicine

Join the AMA Women Physicians Section in honoring physicians who have offered their time, expertise and support to advance women in medicine.

Women Physicians
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Advice for young, job-seeking physicians on assessing practice culture

Learn what physicians seeking their first job after residency should know to get a beat on whether a practice’s culture is the right fit.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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3 ways to help physicians get the time off they need

Too often for doctors, PTO is “pretend time off” or “partial time off.” Find out what health care organizations can do to encourage doctors’ PTO use.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA Update for April 8, 2024: Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care
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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
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Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Pearl of the Week: Create a team compact

Find resources on engaging your team to develop a code of conduct.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Does your EHR inbox need a spring cleaning? Scrub it!

In-basket “scrubbing”—that is, reorganizing how messages are distributed—can cut administrative burdens that add to physician burnout. Learn more.

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4 ways health care leaders can put doctors’ well-being first

Learn more with the AMA about how leaders who are laser-focused on well-being can affect the organizational changes needed to cut physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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