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These health systems use teamwork to improve physician experience

Physician burnout is being addressed by reducing administrative burdens, enhancing training, fostering teamwork and prioritizing well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 tips to help resident physicians become telehealth superusers

Residency programs are doing more patient visits over telehealth. An online faculty development course has tips for getting the most out of them.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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Help shape the future of lifelong learning in medicine

$12 million, four-year AMA grant program will advance precision education to get the right training to the right learner at the right time.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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What it's really like in ophthalmology—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in ophthalmology is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What if you don’t match? 4 things you should do

A physician who has worked with unmatched applicants explains how to make the most of the coming year and improve the odds of matching in the next cycle.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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AMA Research Challenge finalists help shape future of health care

The five finalists in the AMA Research Challenge each display the innovative and groundbreaking thinking that advances medical science. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Want happier doctors? Restoring their practice autonomy is a must

New survey shows a link: when physicians lack control over their work environments, they are more likely to have burnout, quit or cut back on hours.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Physician contracting: Do’s and don’ts in interviews, negotiations

Sometimes it takes two or three rounds to get what you’re looking for in negotiations, so it is important to set your priorities. 

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians