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Medical school clerkships: Does rotation timing matter for Match?

If a clinical clerkship is scheduled as a med student’s first or last rotation—or any point in between—data shows it has little impact on Match odds. 

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Succeed in Med School
The Road to Residency
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New tools and team fixes aim to ease physician strain

At Ochsner Health, structured team interventions and AI tools help reduce physician burnout and improve well-being across care teams.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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A doctor’s long road to medicine comes full circle

Kyle Shelton, DO, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, got an early start in life and a late one in medicine, shaping his career path and approach to patient care.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Medical school academic anxiety more common, detrimental for women

The gender gap shows up in the preclerkship phase of medical school, research shows. Learn how to address anxiety with a better approach to test prep.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Joy in Medicine magazine: The Permanente Medical Group
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Turning feedback into hope: A physician-led well-being strategy

The Permanente Medical Group maintains a commitment to making strides in professional fulfillment, a culture of compassion and growth, and through innovative leadership.

Physician Health
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What doctors want patients to know about lupus

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease with varied symptoms. Early diagnosis and ongoing care can help patients manage flares and protect long-term health.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Mid-career physicians report higher burnout rates

Physician burnout is improving, but exclusive AMA data shows years in practice shape how doctors experience stress and recovery.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How to figure out what you want out of a first physician job

Finding your first physician job after residency training can be overwhelming. An expert advises on how to choose wisely for a rewarding career.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Robert Maynard, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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7 things patients should know about VO2 max

This episode of the "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast introduces listeners to what a VO2 max measurement is and why their score could be important to know.

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