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Physician employee, partner or owner? 3 paths for young doctors

Physician practice options can overwhelm. Learn from experienced doctors how practice setting influences autonomy, financial risk and more.

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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9 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about private practice

It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.

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Find leadership opportunities with the AMA sections

AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.

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Choosing practice setting
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Solo? Group? Academia? Pros and cons to these practice settings

Residents and fellows deciding on a practice setting should be armed with all the relevant details. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Your private practice wants to advance equity. Start here.

Achieving health equity requires structural change, but there are concrete steps that smaller physician practices can take. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
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3 things to put in private practice contracts to boost recruiting

There’s more to your private practice’s physician employment contracts than pay and benefits. Learn about other issues that can attract talented doctors.

Private Practices
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4 key types of forms to help run your physician private practice

 Delivering great care is job one, but having the right forms to manage day-to-day practice operations is critical. Get them with the AMA.

Private Practices
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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8 MIN READ

This private practice physician keeps telemedicine close to home

AMA member Roxanne Tyroch, MD, blends innovation, creativity and personal touch in her solo physician private practice. Learn more with the AMA.

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