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What medical students should know about combined residency programs

Dual medical residency training programs offer a chance to build specialized skills and unlock opportunities that serve a broad spectrum of patients. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Time for decisive action on substance-use disorder treatment

Progress is being made to prevent overdose deaths, but about 75,000 lives are still lost annually. The AMA outlines aggressive steps to save more lives.

Behavioral Health
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What early career physicians should know about locum tenens

It isn’t just for seasoned pros anymore, with data showing younger physicians are increasingly turning to locum tenens. Is it right for you?

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Sustaining physician well-being beyond gold recognition

With AMA gold recognition secured, Advocate Health focuses on bold leadership, measurement and team-based care to strengthen its culture of support.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 in 3 NPs and PAs switch specialties at least once in career

New AMA survey finds that when nurse practitioners and physician assistants switch up, they often do so without formal training in the specialty.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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How fulfillment shapes older adults’ well-being and care needs

CenterWell’s research reveals key forces shaping fulfillment in later life and highlights opportunities to strengthen whole-person support.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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8 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians across the nation

With the 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit underway, the AMA is making its impact felt on the issues that matter most to doctors. 

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State Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

State Advocacy