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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about improving eye health

Good vision is essential for our daily lives, yet many people overlook eye health. An ophthalmologist shares how patients can keep their eyes healthy.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for May 28, 2025: Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine
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10 Min Read

Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news from the FDA about allergy medication and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Prioritizing humanity in our AI future

As promising as health AI is, maintaining the human element that has long defined medical practice is essential for our future.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 Min Read

What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t

Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about “summer finger bumps”

The blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Robert Bai, MD, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

The AMA is ready to help CMS fix prior authorization

New CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, raised concerns about the cost-control practice. The AMA outlines next steps for action.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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7 Min Read

Ready for health AI? It may depend on your practice setting

An eight-percentage point gap exists in the use of AI between employed and private practice physicians. But the ways they use it are pretty similar.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

For your 1st physician job, know how onboarding pros get started

The onboarding process is far from uniform among employers. Learn what ought to happen from the day you accept an offer to your start date.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice