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Burnout down for women physicians, yet closing gender gap still key

Exclusive AMA survey shows that less than half of women physicians report burnout as health systems ramp up efforts to support and improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Students are guided through a giant brain by members of the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons
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7 Min Read

Black neurosurgeon works to have more doctors who look like her

Sonia V. Eden, MD, hopes her participation in the AMA Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship helps her patients and leads to lifelong collaborations.

Health Equity
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7 Min Read

Study details how senior doctors—a lot of them—experience ageism

Ageism affects physicians in some universal ways, but also some unique ways. Learn how to protect older doctors for everyone’s benefit.

Physician Health
AMA Update for May 2, 2025: Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians
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8 Min Read

Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the effects of social isolation among older physicians.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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8 Min Read

Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the effects of social isolation among older physicians.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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2 Min Read

Experiences of Ageism Among Senior Physicians: A Qualitative Study

Gain insights into the impact of ageism on senior physicians and discover actionable strategies for fostering a more inclusive medical environment.

Physician Health
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5 Min Read

These women physicians are making a difference in health care

Women physicians are combating burnout, redefining roles and driving change through innovation, leadership and strategies to improve well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Patient speaking with doctor in an exam room
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5 Min Read

Incorporating AI could help reduce the physician burnout gender gap

Mary Pan, MD, shares how the Washington Permanente Medical Group is working to reduce its burnout rate among women, and how augmented intelligence can help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Businessperson working at a laptop
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5 Min Read

New standards enable better reporting of doctors’ race, ethnicity

Knowing the characteristics of the physician workforce is key to advancing diversity, equity. A new initiative makes it easier to collect and share data.

Health Equity