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Residency program research FAQs: How to get key information

Researching physician residency programs can be overwhelming. Get the answers on how M4s can make informed decisions about where to apply.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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In gauging physician burnout, not all surveys measure up

Measuring burnout comes first, but what comes next? That is what Marshfield Clinic Health System is learning by measuring with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Top health tips your internist wants you to know

Internists help patients navigate many of the most common and consequential health issues. This is the guidance they most want to get across.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Who should notify patients when cyberattacks breach their data?

The AMA supports a proposed new cyber incident reporting rule, but emphasizes that health insurance companies must be subject to the same regulation.

Digital
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Geisinger steps up on value-based care as part of Risant Health

Geisinger is the first affiliate of the new, nonprofit Risant Health. The entity is giving Geisinger new resources and support to deliver on prevention.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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“Medspeak” can shut down effective communication with patients

Physician efforts to deliver the right care at the right time can be foiled by using the wrong words. Get expert advice to improve communication.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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How do you integrate behavioral health and primary care? Use CPT

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set gives primary care practices a foundation for integrating behavioral health into their workflow.

CPT®
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When interviewing for a physician job, you must ask about this

Not knowing the time requirements of a job can undermine your ability to provide quality care and lead to burnout. A recruiter outlines what to ask.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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How physician specialty choices change between M2 and graduation

Survey data shows that most medical students change their specialty choices, and there are clear trends in which specialties are the beneficiaries.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School