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Women leaders in medicine: 3 paths to physician success

The path toward a leadership position in medicine isn’t always easy for women. But it’s important to find—or create—growth experiences and meaningful connections wherever you can in your journey.

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Optimal Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
2022 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women recipients
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3 Min Read

Are women surgical interns pestered with inappropriate pages?

New research will examine whether nonphysician providers send unprofessional pages more often to women surgical interns. Learn more with the AMA.

Optimal Health
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

The Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2022 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
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Breaking the cycle of gender based violence against women with Anita Ravi, MD [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing survivor-informed care.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Breaking the cycle of gender based violence against women with Anita Ravi, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing survivor-informed care.

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Population Health
AMA Update
Elisa Choi, MD
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10 Min Read

Q&A: Mentoring women to challenge outdated leadership traditions

AMA member Elisa Choi, MD, remains committed to advancing and supporting women in medicine. Learn how she helps pave the way for future leaders.

Optimal Health
Geneen T. Gin, DO
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4 Min Read

Women doctors who succeed at midcareer: What they’ve learned

Women physicians approaching midcareer are stretched thin by personal and professional responsibilities. Learn how some navigate that dynamic.

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Optimal Health
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

In stressful times for women doctors, self-care can go a long way

While burnout is a systems issue, especially amid the pandemic, two women physicians detail the power of reclaiming control and asking for help.

Physician Health
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What it’s like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Templeton

As a cancer survivor, AMA member Kim Templeton, MD, went from being primarily interested in working as a surgeon and being successful to wanting to change and improve the world.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series