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Joy in Medicine: Rush University Health System
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8 Min Read

How do good leaders unlock their team’s power? Relationships

Rush University System for Health believes that good leadership means creating and fostering human connections to enhance job satisfaction and reduce physician burnout.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Don’t miss out on this unique physician advocacy fellowship

The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship empowers physicians to advance optimal health outcomes. Learn more and apply now. 

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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6 Min Read

Why private practice is a great first step post-residency

Weighing hospital vs. private practice? One early-career physician explains why autonomy, community and mentorship tipped the scale for her.

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Transition to Attending
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Red flags, must-haves for young doctors in contract negotiations

Before you sign on the dotted line in your first or second physician career stop, learn with the AMA about what to look for—and avoid—in employers.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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5 Min Read

11 great books hand-picked by doctors for your reading list

AMA members outline some of their favorite nonfiction reads related to health care—books that are eye-opening, provocative and moving.

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Med School Life
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

Check out this must-have dataset for physician salary negotiations

Negotiate your physician employment contract on a level playing field with data submitted by physicians themselves. AMA members get discounted access.

Transition to Attending
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3 Min Read

Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

Nearly 830 programs took part in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive into the numbers. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

8 physicians share what it’s like in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Thinking about PM&R? Medrina physiatrists offer an inside look at rehab medicine’s daily workflow, challenges and what makes the specialty rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Shadowing Dr. Cowling in physical medicine and rehabilitation 

AMA member Matthew Cowling, DO, of Medrina, says success in physiatry depends on knowing how to manage teams and motivate patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series