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These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
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5 Min Read

CPT® overview and code approval

Find out what the CPT® code is, the types of CPT there are, how they are created and how to apply for a code.

CPT®
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Is your dream specialty among the 10 most in demand?

Data from a top physician recruiter sheds light on relevant trends for medical students choosing a specialty—but remember to follow your passion.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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Who’s interpreting the imaging? Training makes a difference

Study of 1.4 million Medicare claims shows much higher rates of repeat imaging when interpreted by nonphysician providers compared with radiologists.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

8 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

How many residency interviews is enough? When should you adjust application strategy? Take these steps if your interview count’s on the low side.  

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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AMA statement on CDC changes to website on autism and vaccines

Despite recent changes to the CDC website, an abundance of evidence from decades of scientific studies shows no link between vaccines and autism.

Press Releases
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7 Min Read

5 questions can shape whether your 1st physician job's a good fit

Nearly 60% of doctors leave their first role within three years, report shows. No, it’s not all about compensation. Here’s what does matter.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice