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To cut doctor burdens, follow these 5 tips when pitching leadership

Getting the C-suite’s OK on initiatives that save physician time and improve care usually requires a successful presentation. Learn how to do it right.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

Physician contracting: What to look for in pay, benefits

It’s all about money. Or is it? An AMA senior attorney explains the many nuances to know about when studying compensation and benefit packages.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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5 tips to survive first-year anatomy lessons in medical school

Anatomy is one of the most challenging aspects of pre-clinical training. One professor offers the keys medical students should heed to succeed. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Why physician private practice should be on your radar

Private practice doesn’t mean going it alone. Resources are available to help you take charge and deliver excellent care in the way that fits you.

Private Practices
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Medical student’s research on well-being shaped his career

Now a surgical intern, AMA member George Burnet, MD, reflects on what he gained from presenting his research at the American Conference on Physician Health.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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How Medicare’s broken pay system harms rural patients, physicians

Virginia rural family physician Sterling N. Ransone Jr., MD, says falling payment rates affect practice hiring and tech investments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Ronald L. Schwartz, MD
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“Robust pipeline” of new tests, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Pay attention to symptoms, diagnose early, Ronald L. Schwartz, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic Memory Center, urges physicians about Alzheimer’s disease.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Palliative care is essential for seriously ill patients—at any age

Physicians should integrate the evidence-based use of palliative care into treatment for a broader range of patients who need symptom relief, the AMA says.

AMA Policies
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Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

Clerkship opportunities give third-year students a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School