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Who should perform intricate surgeries on or around the eye?

New Hampshire’s governor is the latest to veto legislation to let optometrists perform complex eye surgeries. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Looking to ace Step 1? Here’s how these medical students did it

Start working on your practice questions now. Consider that and other pearls of wisdom from medical students who recently passed the USMLE Step 1. 

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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How Rush dermatology rebuilt culture, access and growth

A five-year transformation tripled access, expanded sites and aligned culture, structure and sustainability at Rush University System for Health.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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6 specialties that value away rotations in GME interview invites

Specialty-specific Match data shows how doing an away rotation can be a factor in earning a coveted interview invitation from a residency program. 

 


 

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Clinical Rotations
The Road to Residency
Joy in Medicine magazine: Confluence
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Turning physician experience metrics into a systemwide action plan

Through regular measurement, Confluence Health isn’t just collecting data, it’s engaging in a deeper conversation about what it means to care for caregivers.

Physician Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about appendicitis

There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Four physicians share what to keep in mind about appendicitis.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Physician burnout rate continues to decline, falling to nearly 42%

Exclusive AMA data shows doctor burnout easing for the fourth consecutive year, but persistent system challenges mean ongoing efforts are still needed.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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These 9 physician specialties report highest burnout rates

Burnout rates are falling overall, and even some hard-hit specialties improved. But AMA exclusive data shows differences across physician specialties remain.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What employed physicians should know about noncompete clauses

With more states restricting or banning physician noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice