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Victoria Gordon, DO
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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew in residency about becoming chief resident

Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
Storefronts on a rural street
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5 Min Read

This rural emergency doctor has another title: health system CEO

Marshfield Clinic Health System Interim CEO Brian Hoerneman, MD, knows rural health’s challenges firsthand and says a new merger could help patients.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

AMA podcasts help physicians and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes. 

Prevention & Wellness
Doctors assisting patients at the hospital
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3 Min Read

How to design and build health care spaces for the best outcomes

The built environment itself is a kind of medical intervention. Experts examine the role evidence-based design has in improving patient care.

Ethics
Smiling mother holding child
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6 Min Read

Creating a healthier future for Native communities

New AMA policies seek to improve health outcomes and expand health care opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous people.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Physician residency interviews—a program director's do's and don'ts

From deftly tackling case-based questions to showing humility and professionalism, these tips can help applicants stand out on interview day.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
Physician and patient look over data surrounded by health care icons
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6 Min Read

Chipping away at messages helps reduce “pajama time”

Confluence Health has found a way to reduce the inbox overload for physicians, cutting EHR time by about 34 minutes per eight-hour clinic day.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Doctor measuring a patient's blood pressure in clinic
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4 Min Read

Take these steps to control BP, improve population health

Health systems have an opportunity to shift from reactive care to proactive, population-based solutions with the AMA MAP Hypertension program. 

Prevention & Wellness
Moving boxes
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4 Min Read

Relocation bonus after residency: What to expect, what to ask for

Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice