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LeadershipMay 6, 2021

Q&A: Helping young doctors exercise the power to make change

Learn why a midcareer physician is dedicated to helping younger physicians experience joy in practice and embrace their roles as advocates.

OpioidsJan 25, 2021

Q&A: Training the physicians who will fight resurgent opioid epidemic

Eradicating stigma is a major part of Dr. Alëna Balasanova’s work to better integrate substance-use treatment into medicine and medical training.

Career DevelopmentMay 15, 2020

COVID-19 uncertainty shouldn’t stop young doctors’ financial plans

The pandemic is making for topsy-turvy financial markets, but young physicians still have solid reasons to look at the long term in planning for their golden years.

Physician HealthSep 17, 2019

Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Young Physicians

About the Young Physicians Section (YPS)

The Young Physicians Section (YPS) works hard to attract young physicians to the AMA

Resident & Student FinanceJun 7, 2016

Medical residents: Don't ignore preparing for accidents or illnesses

What if an accident or illness left you disabled? Less than 25 percent of medical residents have an updated will, power of attorney documents and end-of-life directives.

Resident & Student FinanceMay 26, 2016

Young physicians, get a handle on your finances

An AMA study shows 71 percent of young physicians feel somewhat or not very knowledgeable about financial planning. To get a handle on retirement, savings and investments, work with an adviser.

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The American Medical Association (AMA) Awards Program Criteria

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Why COVID-19 vaccination should be required for health professionals

Why the CDC is again turning to masks to help stop COVID-19

Physician-led team-based care

AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series

Why physician diversity matters, and how GME programs can boost it

Voices from the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium

Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) Resource Center

3 ways the pandemic may change residency selection going forward

Case on misuse of CPT code to hide administrative costs can proceed

July 16, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice—state legislative roundup

Headspace for AMA members

Loans & financial services

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Council & committee nominations

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

AMA Constitution & Bylaws

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 19, 2021

AMA Research Challenge