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Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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8 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Person receiving facial aesthetics treatment
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about cosmetic dermatology

Cosmetic skin procedures can offer natural-looking results with little downtime. William Waller, MD, a dermatologist at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Arizona State Capitol
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4 Min Read

Arizona strengthens its support for physicians’ well-being

The state is part of a growing national movement to remove barriers that deter physicians and other health professionals from getting the mental health care they need.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
William Barish, MD (left), is handing off the role of chief wellness officer to Kelsey Terland, MD.
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10 Min Read

Passing the torch to sustain a culture of care and connection

William Barish, MD, retires as CWO at Samaritan Health Services, entrusting Kelsey Terland, MD, to further advance physician well-being and belonging.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Salad bar
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6 Min Read

How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency

Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
AMA Update for June 25, 2025: New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media
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10 Min Read

New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in HIV treatments, listeria and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Midsection of patient in hospital gown waiting in exam room
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8 Min Read

Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
Patient with closed eyes and one hand covering part of their face
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6 Min Read

Getting rid of barriers to lifesaving substance-use care

It’s possible to get lifesaving medications into patients’ hands within a day. A bipartisan Senate bill would try Washington state model nationwide.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

Risk tool helps doctors decide heart-failure patients’ best path

Find out how physicians at The Permanente Medical Group rolled out a tech tool that assesses 60 variables to help emergency doctors in real time.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight