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“Tiny hip replacement” for the thumb helps restore function

Patients with thumb arthritis may regain pain-free movement sooner with a tiny joint implant, but careful selection and surgeon training matter.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Cyclospora

Stay informed with news and resources on Cyclospora, including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more. 

Infectious Diseases
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4 top factors that drive physicians to give up clinical practice

Physicians exiting clinical practice early are doing so at younger ages—before 50, on average, and there’s a gender gap. Learn what’s behind the trend.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Ditching the “SAD plate” to prevent and control chronic disease

The Standard American Diet—or SAD plate—contributes to high rates of chronic disease. Using the “food is medicine” approach can help your patients. 

Prevention & Wellness
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CPT® 2027 Maternity Care Services code changes

Find out about changes to the codes for maternity care services, which includes separate codes for antepartum care, labor management, delivery and postpartum care.

CPT®
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DO Match trends: How the osteopathic specialty footprint is broadening

DO matches in primary care are common, but the share of landing spots in other specialties is rising. Find out what it means for the 2026–27 Match cycle.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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AMA names Denise Fair Razo to lead Center for Optimal Health Outcomes

Under Fair Razo’s leadership, the center will develop and expand on data-driven solutions that improve health outcomes

Press Releases
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General surgery residents work an average of 75 hours a week

Get the details on AMA-exclusive data from 3,000 residents and fellows on “time spend” among physicians in training. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
Aug 26 - 27, 2026 ·
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AMA Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit

The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.

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