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Empty bedrooms, lasting loss: A film reframes mass shootings

Netflix’s “All the Empty Rooms” shows what’s left behind. Northwell Health builds universal screening and support to prevent the next loss.

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Injury & Violence
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Resident physicians deserve to learn in a culture of well-being

Residents should be able to speak up for patients—and for themselves. Learn how that culture is nurtured at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
E-cigarettes
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AMA, others urge court to uphold flavored e-cigarette marketing ban

They say the FDA is rightly protecting public health as surveys show that some youth take up nicotine habit because of sweet fruit flavors. 

Behavioral Health
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8 Min Read

Pediatric vaccines: Questions parents will ask—and how to answer

The 2026 AAP childhood vaccine schedule receives broad support from medical societies. Catch up on advice from medical societies and talk with your physician.

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

From day 1 to Match Day, these medical student specialty picks stick

Choosing your physician specialty? Data reveals which specialties are most “sticky” and which ones are picked most often by those who change direction.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 Min Read

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Heshmati

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Physician walking down a hallway
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9 Min Read

Women physicians face heavier burdens and higher burnout risk

Across 12 years of surveys, women physicians had higher burnout and lower work-life integration than men. Health systems can help by easing admin load.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Wooden blocks and figures accompany an up arrow
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5 Min Read

Do physicians need to switch jobs to climb the career ladder?

Newly published research shows that is often the case in academic surgery. Learn what the data shows and get tips to find a lasting physician career fit.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

MedPAC signals need to bolster Medicare physician payments

Influential body backs added 0.5% Medicare pay update but backtracks on linking doctor payment to practice-cost inflation. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians