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What I wish I knew in residency about pursuing academic medicine

AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Medical team
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Team-based approach helps patients better control type 2 diabetes

Setting goals, changing workflow help practices ensure patients with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes have better glycemic control, fewer complications.

Chronic Diseases
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4 ways Ochsner is improving postpartum BP metrics virtually

With improvements in hypertension in pregnancy, Ochsner Health’s Connected MOM program looks to include other diseases and address health equity. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
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AMA president: With unity, physicians can fix the broken health system

On major issues such as Medicare payment and prior authorization, the AMA fights for doctors the way no physician can do alone, said Bruce A. Scott, MD.

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Interim Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD
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Outgoing AMA CEO Dr. Madara urges action on governance

To boost its position as physicians’ powerful ally, the AMA must represent doctors from all practice settings said James L. Madara, MD. 

Leadership
Burcin Fraser, MD
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What it's like in allergy and immunology: Shadowing Dr. Fraser

AMA member Burcin Fraser, MD, of Privia Health, says that—depending on the setting— the work-life balance in allergy and immunology can be a big draw.

Specialty Profiles
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How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

Veterans and their families have particular needs, especially in mental health. Learn how to approach caring for such patients.

Population Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods

The poor nutrient quality of ultraprocessed foods—high sodium, sugar and saturated fat levels, and low fiber content—is a recipe for poor health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™