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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 PhysiciansMay 22, 2019

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.

AwardsMay 4, 2016

The American Medical Association (AMA) Awards Program Criteria

Stay informed with descriptions and criteria for each of the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents.

Young PhysiciansJun 17, 2014

AMA-YPS member receives Excellence in Medicine Award

Kavita Shah Arora, MD, a member of the AMA Young Physicians Section (YPS), is among this year’s recipients of the AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Awards.

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Teaching resident physicians about safe opioid prescribing

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Jan. 15, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

Jan. 15, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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AMA Special Meeting insights: Policymaking during a pandemic

Proceedings of the November 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

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About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

YPS November 2020 Meeting highlights

WPS November 2020 Meeting highlights

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 11, 2021

Research on ventilator allocation, e-cigarettes lands top honors