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AMA Update for April 15, 2024: Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being (index only)
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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about managing mental health in medical school.

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Succeed in Med School
AMA Update Podcast
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Women in Medicine

Join the AMA Women Physicians Section in honoring physicians who have offered their time, expertise and support to advance women in medicine.

Women Physicians
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3 ways to help physicians get the time off they need

Too often for doctors, PTO is “pretend time off” or “partial time off.” Find out what health care organizations can do to encourage doctors’ PTO use.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Advice for young, job-seeking physicians on assessing practice culture

Learn what physicians seeking their first job after residency should know to get a beat on whether a practice’s culture is the right fit.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
AMA Update for April 8, 2024: Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care
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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about medical credentialing and physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Pearl of the Week: Create a team compact

Find resources on engaging your team to develop a code of conduct.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Does your EHR inbox need a spring cleaning? Scrub it!

In-basket “scrubbing”—that is, reorganizing how messages are distributed—can cut administrative burdens that add to physician burnout. Learn more.

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