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What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Clem

As a medical student, do you wonder what is emergency medicine day-to-day life like? Kathleen Clem, MD, says a high emotional IQ is needed. Learn more about a day in the life of an ER doctor.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 Min Read

How Congress is failing America’s Medicare patients

Congress pushes government shutdown deadlines to March, but fails to reverse 3.37% Medicare physician pay cut. Find out what’s next.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How health systems science transforms future-physician training

Squeezing more content into medical schools’ already packed curriculum isn’t easy, but institutions are finding ways to integrate health systems science.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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8 Min Read

Health system lands AMA well-being recognition on second try

 Learn how Allegheny Health Network received recognition for their work to reduce physician burnout after an initial setback.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
2023 Research Challenge finalists
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4 Min Read

4 medical students, 1 fellow vie for esteemed $10,000 research award

The five finalists in the AMA Research Challenge share advice on conducting research and insight on how research has shaped their career plans.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

Kaiser Permanente notches perfect score on disability inclusion

Learn how the integrated health system ensures it is an accessible and inclusive workplace for physicians and staffers with disabilities.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Follow these 7 steps when starting your physician private practice

The autonomy of private practice can offer an attractive career path. Check out this great advice from the AMA on what you need to flourish.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

Patients, physicians score important win in prior authorization rule

New CMS rule will cut care delays and administrative burdens long shouldered by physicians, saving practices an estimated $15 billion over the next decade.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

Primary care visits run a half hour. Time on the EHR? 36 minutes

Of any specialty, primary care physicians spend the most time on the EHR. System-level change is needed to slash this burden that adds to burnout.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians