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4 ways specialty-interest groups boost medical student leadership

Such groups offer a way to explore different physician specialty choices. They also give medical students hands-on experience and autonomy as leaders.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Top health tips that pediatricians want parents to know

Being a kid isn’t easy these days. Being the parent of a kid can be even more challenging. Learn what pediatricians want everyone to know.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Put your required DEA training on the fast track with the AMA

AMA members have access to curated opioid and substance-use disorder mini-CME tracks to meet the one-time, eight-hour DEA training requirement.

Online CME
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Engage physicians to get your private practice’s claims paid

One-third of outpatient commercial claims go unpaid at 90 days. The physician’s role in improving private practices’ revenue-cycle management is key.

Private Practices
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In burnout battle, it’s on leaders to show how teamwork matters

Collaboration is key to moving the needle on physician well-being and burnout, say Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, and Louis Jeansonne, MD, of Ochsner Health.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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CV writing 101: Tips for resident physicians entering job market

For residents and fellows transitioning to practice, a CV is a key document to allow potential employers a view of one’s pursuits and successes. 

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Identifying the “pebbles” that contribute to physician burnout

A “pebble in the shoe” is anything that interferes with patient care. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group has addressed over 200 pebbles.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Geisinger adapts emergency departments to better treat kids

By preparing hospitals to specifically handle pediatric needs, the volume of children in emergency departments has grown by 25% across Geisinger. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA, CDC will work to bolster public health infrastructure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named the AMA as a partner in a five-year, $176 million initiative.

Prevention & Wellness