AMA Peer Support Workshop

Oct. 28-29, Chicago: Elevate staff well-being, enhance patient safety and reinforce core values that fuel excellence in care.

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Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about addressing physician burnout and the burnout gender gap.

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Physician Health
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AMA Update for Jan. 27, 2025: Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout
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9 Min Read

Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about addressing physician burnout and the burnout gender gap.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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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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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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In 1st physician job, how much of your week will be spent on the EHR?

Researchers examine nearly 200,000 physicians’ EHR logs and develop a new way to compare apples to apples on clerical burdens.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Want to arm physicians against burnout? Show them they’re valued

When doctors feel valued, they’re less likely to have burnout. Health leaders should follow these five tips to show physicians how valued they are.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Pearl of the Week: Identify opportunities for improvement

Find resources on the LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER improvement model.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Jennifer Jorgensen, MD
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What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Jorgensen

Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What is physician burnout?

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system. Learn more what experts are saying about burnout and how to address it with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health Care Definitions
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Fighting for physicians’ right to access mental health care

Some physicians are deterred from seeking mental health care because of credentialing concerns. Northwest Permanente decided to change this.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians