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Cancer patients’ verdict on prior authorization? It’s horrible

Cancer treatments can be awful, but so is having to navigate prior authorization to get oncologist-recommended care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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What I wish I knew in medical school about dating as a student

David Savage, MD, PhD, met his wife as a medical student. Juggling two careers wasn’t easy. Learn what he wishes he knew about dating in medical school.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

How women physicians can find balance in—and out of—the workplace

From discrimination to the EHR time sink, women physicians face challenges that add to burnout. Learn about four ways to find work-life balance.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Resident physicians: Is your social media habit a healthy one?

Like it or not, social media posts can provide insight into physician well-being. A doctor who has studied the topic among resident physicians offers tips.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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App boosts private practice efforts to treat mental health

With the right decision support, primary care private practices can hone their capacity to offer psychopharmacological treatment, as appropriate.

Private Practices
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Know these 9 strategies to reverse the trend on BP control

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the AMA identifies implementation strategies to improve BP control in the U.S.

Prevention & Wellness
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Medical student research retrospective: Liz Southworth, MD

Ob-gyn Liz Southworth, MD, reflects on medical student research in urogynecology that allowed her to hone her skills and shape her career. Learn more.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Growing the Hispanic physician workforce is key to better outcomes

U.S. Hispanic patients outnumber Hispanic doctors four to one. Learn how Judith Flores, MD, is working to change that, and why it is so critical.

Health Equity
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What's the difference between physician assistants and physicians?

Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians