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Doctors and nurses in health care teamwork
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7 Min Read

U.S. physician burnout hits lowest rate since COVID-19

Exclusive AMA data shows doctor burnout has fallen below 45%, but the job isn’t done. Health systems continue to work with the AMA to reduce burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Rural landscape
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6 Min Read

Big-city resident physicians get a taste of rural medicine

A four-week rotation at Sanford Health Bemidji gives Minneapolis residents exposure that could boost the supply of physicians practicing in rural areas. 

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Transition to Attending
Thriving in Residency
AMA Update for April 30, 2025: Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health
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10 Min Read

Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Person has blood pressure taken as part of the Rush University Medical Center Heart 2 Heart
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6 Min Read

Rush study finds familiar faces can help lower congregations’ BP

Working with community health workers recruited from Black churches results in average 10% drop in systolic blood pressure. 

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Optimal Health
Health System Spotlight
U.S. flag on a globe
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5 Min Read

Starting physician residency as an IMG? 6 tips to ease transition

Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.

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International Med Ed
The Road to Residency
Person undergoing a CAT scan in hospital
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5 Min Read

What it's really like in diagnostic radiology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one diagnostic radiologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

What to look for when onboarding at your first physician job

A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

As they push ahead with AI, health leaders must set rules on use

Establishing AI governance can be daunting, even for big health systems with dedicated C-suite experts on the job. Find out how to move forward.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Physician uses a tablet
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4 Min Read

E/M changes have led to more clinically meaningful documentation

Changes developed by the AMA and adopted by CMS to simplify E/M documentation have made these tasks more relevant, says physician survey.

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CPT®
Fighting for Physicians