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The alarming rates of physician burnout are beginning to decline, according to an exclusive survey from the AMA. This progress came as the deadliest and most trying part of the COVID-19 public health ...

High-value care is about much more than containing costs. It’s also a recipe for improving patient outcomes, safety and satisfaction. But what exactly is it and how is it measured? An education module ...

Whether you’re interviewing for your first physician job or you've been practicing medicine for years, considering an offer from an employer can be both exciting and stressful. It's highly recommended ...

According to the most recent data released by the Association of American of Medical Colleges (AAMC), among the more than 53,000 candidates who submitted scores on the Medical College Admission Test ...

Medicine can be a career that is both challenging and highly rewarding, but figuring out med school requirements and navigating the application process can be a challenge into itself. The AMA has the ...

The Division of Economic and Health Policy Research conducts independent research to support AMA federal, state and private sector advocacy agendas. One of the division’s most significant efforts is ...

As you ponder medical school, you may be wondering, “What is the difference between an MD and a DO?” In the U.S., there are two types of degrees that lead to the practice of medicine as a physician: ...

What’s the news: There is growing momentum on Capitol Hill to advance legislation that would help address the physician shortages that are making it harder for patients to access care, especially ...

Researchers are just beginning to examine the burgeoning use of EHR-integrated secure messaging in health care settings, and it appears that everyone is using it—but it’s not clear what they’re using ...

Why should AI be in classrooms? How do you integrate AI into a curriculum? AI tools for medical education, using AI in medical training and how AI can help you study. Our guest is Marc Triola, MD, ...