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4 Min Read

Keep flavored e-cigarettes off shelves to protect kids’ health

The AMA and other health care organizations urge the Supreme Court to reverse lower-court ruling curbing FDA authority over flavored e-cig marketing.

Judicial Advocacy
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6 Min Read

Retail clinic failures show pressures facing physician practices

Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Philip Gachassin, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about microplastics

These small plastic pieces are everywhere and can affect your health. Philip Kuriakose, MD, a hematologist-oncologist from Henry Ford Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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UPDATED
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8 Min Read

How to make your ERAS residency application stand out

Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

Health care AI is no longer theoretical. It’s totally practical.

Augmented intelligence (AI) is being used to ease documentation burdens, improve diagnosis and more. Get up to speed with a CME series from the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

To know whether physician job pays enough, assess goals, values

A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Ved Gossain, MD
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5 Min Read

“No better role in medicine” than to serve as a physician mentor

Ved Gossain, MD, has been active in medicine for more than half a century and continues to find joy in helping younger physicians find their career path.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

CPT code set updated to include vaccines for bird flu H5N8 strain

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) bird-flu vaccine codes created in advance of possible emergency-use authorization, if needed.

CPT®