Surgical instruments in operating room
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5 Min Read

Most surgeons are men. Is surgical instrument size a reason why?

Instruments that are too big can pose ergonomic challenges for surgeons with smaller hands. Learn with the AMA about new research on this topic.

Research
Ropes tied and connected together
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3 Min Read

AMA assembles task force to guide truth, reconciliation, healing

New task force will advise the AMA Board of Trustees on restorative justice in medicine and medical education.

Optimal Health
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14 Min Read

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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14 Min Read

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
Pregnant patient in a doctor's office
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4 Min Read

What’s behind the spike in U.S. maternal mortality

Latest CDC data shows an alarming 40% rise in maternal deaths. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
Women in emergency room, talking to her doctors
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6 Min Read

Challenges faced by women physicians don’t disappear with age

Learn about three issues that confront older adult women physicians and must be addressed to reduce burnout.

Physician Health
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28 Min Read

Uncovering how burnout affects physicians at different life stages with Kim Templeton, MD

In this episode of the AMA Moving Medicine podcast, learn how burnout affects physicians at different life stages.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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UPDATED
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18 Min Read

Women leaders in medicine: 3 paths to physician success

The path toward a leadership position in medicine isn’t always easy for women. But it’s important to find—or create—growth experiences and meaningful connections wherever you can in your journey.

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Optimal Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
2022 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women recipients
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3 Min Read

Are women surgical interns pestered with inappropriate pages?

New research will examine whether nonphysician providers send unprofessional pages more often to women surgical interns. Learn more with the AMA.

Optimal Health