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Teamwork gives Washington state new approach to credentialing

Questions on the state’s physician credentialing reform have been revised to better support physician well-being. Find out how it happened.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Medical student sleep deprivation: risks, realities and solutions

Licensing-exam prep and 24-hour clerkship shifts can take a toll. Find out the impact, and how the AMA is acting to help students get more shut-eye. 

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Demystifying a new tool for early lung cancer detection

Bayhealth’s mobile classroom lets students and neighbors explore Ion robotic bronchoscopy, boosting awareness, screening and career interest.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about polio

There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented. Danielle Grant, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more about polio vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Extend the federal budget window to boost preventive health

Many strong health reforms get bogged down because the CBO fails to properly account for long-term savings. The AMA backs a new bill to change that.

Prevention & Wellness
Joy in Medicine magazine: Ochsner Health
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10 Min Read

Fighting physician burnout with innovation and teamwork

Ochsner Health is enhancing doctors’ experiences by streamlining workflows, using AI, improving patient communication and prioritizing well-being.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

How telehealth drives care improvement and saves money

With current waiver deadline approaching, the AMA details the case for letting patients access this vital care modality.  

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Resident physician pay still rising, but growth trails inflation

Stipends for residents and fellows grew from 2024 to 2025 at their slowest rate since 2021, AAMC data showed. Find out how pay varies by type of institution and region.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency