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Spending on GLP-1s has grown dramatically. Here are the details.

Effective GLP-1s marketed under brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have grown popular. That has translated into big dollar figures. 

Behavioral Health
2025 AMA Annual Meeting education session
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For GME personal statements, rely on emotional intelligence not AI

When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Specialty guides help demystify the residency-application process

New guides from the AMA, AAMC and program directors spell out the details of an increasingly complex process to get everyone on the same page.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Physician employers offer big signing bonuses—but there’s a catch

A recruiting firm’s latest survey shows employers are offering big incentives to lure physicians. The same recruiter says money isn’t everything.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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How to support physicians facing trauma

Helping physicians recover from trauma shows they’re valued. Leaders and organizations play a vital role in supporting physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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New FDA opioid labeling keep focus on individualized care

Agency action updates medication risk information and supports prescribing decisions tailored to individual patient needs. 

Behavioral Health
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5 study and time-management tips for 1st-year medical students

For new medical students, the first months of training can feel relentless. Learn how to keep your head above water while building a solid foundation.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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How to cultivate physician leaders—and head off doctor burnout

Smart health systems should follow this AMA road map to nurture physician leadership and improve doctors’ well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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With virtual program at Ochsner Health, 70% of patients skip the ED

Through the Louisiana-based health system’s virtual emergency department, dedicated visits and navigators reroute non‑emergent cases, cut wait times and enhance care.

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