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Overcome medical school exam anxiety with these tips, strategies

Medical students face unique challenges around exam anxiety, here’s how you can reduce its impact on your well-being and academic progress.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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West Nile virus deaths up by 32% in 2025

Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.

Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about strep throat

What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Abe Sutton, JD, CMS director, on the AMA Moving Medicine video podcast
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New voluntary CMS pay model encourages use of health tech

Telehealth, wearables and apps are among the tools physicians could use to boost patient outcomes and get monthly payments under the ACCESS Model.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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The AMA is committed to reversing the maternal mortality crisis

Every birth in America should be safe, and every mother and baby should leave the hospital with the promise of health, hope and opportunity. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AI-guided mapping aids AFib ablation therapy

Physicians have led the safe implementation of new cardiac electrophysiology tech at Ochsner Health and are seeing “eye-opening” results.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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As “team quarterback,” the physician listens to the team’s ideas

Through five leadership modules, Sutter Health strengthens a culture of physician engagement and collaboration.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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6 tips to help PGY-1s level up for second half of intern year

As first-year resident physicians take on greater responsibility, honing efficiency and sharpening communication skills can help them thrive.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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This must be the place: Find the right fit in residency interviews

Look for real connections and ask probing questions. Here is how to assess your professional compatibility and personal fit in interviews.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency