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Across U.S., physicians share top state advocacy priorities for 2025

As the AMA State Advocacy Summit gets underway, new survey data shows what will keep doctors and medical society staffers busy in statehouses this year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Clinical Rotations
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Reid Evans, PhD
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Do you have “feedback literacy”? For residency, it’s a must

Follow this expert advice on how to improve as a physician by maximizing your interactions with attendings and other care-team members. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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After the residency interview: To learn more, here’s what to do

A former residency program director outlines how physician residency applicants can gather more information to guide decision-making, even after the interview.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
Dermatologist examining a woman's face
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What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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Health insurance price fixing is real, and the AMA is fighting it

The AMA has filed a lawsuit challenging what insurers pay for out-of-network care. Here’s what will happen next.

Judicial Advocacy
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Future physicians: When's the right time to choose a specialty?

No decision a medical student makes will impact where that career ends up more than picking a specialty. When should medical student make that decision?  

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Doctor and patient conversing in doctors office
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Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

CPT®
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Focus on these 6 areas to boost physician well-being

Health systems are making strides in reducing burnout and improving well-being. But more must be done. Learn how to receive recognition from the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians