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Rachel Clement, MD
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10 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Clement

AMA member Rachel Clement, MD, says the most rewarding part of being an anesthesiologist is coming up with plans that address patients’ concerns.

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

Home-recovery program leads to 44% reduction in readmission rate

Marshfield Clinic was an early adopter of the hospital-at-home idea that improves outcomes. Now Congress must act to boost it in every health system.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

What patient-care experience do nurse practitioners have on day one?

Over 35% of family nurse practitioner students complete 10 or fewer adult comprehensive health histories in clinical training. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Keep this in mind to engage patients, measure BP accurately

Care teams should pay close attention to patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, taking steps to measure accurately and engage them in management.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Proper mental health care requires qualified immunity protections

Learn how the AMA is fighting to protect a Pennsylvania law that balances patient safety and mental health treatment availability.

Judicial Advocacy
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6 Min Read

6 keys to creating a medical student CV that sets you apart

Follow a CV template and adhere to a structure that highlights your strengths. Explore these and other great tips for a top-notch medical student CV.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
Doctor listening to a patient's heartbeat
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4 Min Read

How older adult physicians can keep health, well-being top of mind

Learn more with the AMA about how lifestyle medicine can not only improve patient care but offset burnout among senior physicians.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Why the NFL holds lessons for employed physicians

As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

How to make a long-distance relationship work in physician residency

There are duty-hour limits in residency, but there’s no need to put geographic limits on your romance. There are even some perks to long-distance love.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency