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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

Women in medicine CME course

Examine the current challenges faced by women physicians and how to support the well-being of women in medicine with this AMA Ed Hub™ CME course.

AMA Update for May 2, 2025: Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians
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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
Joel Bervell, MD, with his “The Doctor is In” show’s animated lead
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5 Min Read

“If you see it, you can be it” mantra animates YouTube kids show

Social media rock star and AMA member Joel Bervell, MD, hopes the streaming show, “The Doctor is In,” will inspires kids to consider medicine as a career.

Health Equity

Docs With Disabilities

Building more inclusive educational environments for trainees and medical professionals with disabilities.

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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
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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
William Childs, DO
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What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs

William Childs, DO, of Henry Ford Health, is just one year into practice, and he has already changed his approach to being a family physician. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Half the dues, all the AMA benefits!

  • Thousands of free CME opportunities to fulfill state requirements
  • A powerful voice fighting for you during uncertain times
  • Research, resources, events and more from the largest physician organization
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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
AMA Update for Jan. 27, 2025: Burnout gender gap: Burnout in men vs. women and how to reduce physician burnout
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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