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Premeds: How do your ambitions line up with this year’s M1s?

Have strong inclinations on medical specialty choice or where to practice? Find out how your plans compare with those of the latest crop of first-year medical students.

Prep for Med School
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Pandemic significantly alters job market for residents, fellows

Months ago, first-time entrants into the physician job market had abundant opportunity. Then the pandemic decreased patient volume and demand.

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Should noncompete provisions restrict physicians’ pandemic care?

The fine print in physicians’ contracts can create problems caring for patients in emergencies. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers principled advice.

Ethics
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Amid COVID-19 upheaval, know your rights as an employed physician

The United States has surpassed more than half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and as the pandemic continues, businesses of all kinds continue to struggle as they face complex decisions.

Sustainability
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What final-year medical residents value most in their job searches

Geographic, compensation and lifestyle considerations are top of mind for medical residents entering the job market for the first time.

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IMGs: Heed these 4 tips to pursue academic medicine career

These four tips can help IMG residents make a smooth transition to working as a faculty member in an academic setting.

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Why residents are turning to podcasts to enhance their training

With portability and personalization, podcasts are proving to be a valuable learning tool for time-crunched medical residents. Here’s why.

Resident Wellness
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Feb. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FTC & non-compete agreements, rules for Medicare Advantage networks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Tips for negotiating business contracts

Whether you are looking for your first job out of residency or have been practicing for years, negotiating your employment contract is important.

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