Innovative residency orientation program teaches local history to improve culturally competent care

What happens in residency orientation? How long does it take to onboard a resident? What's resident onboarding like? Why is cultural competence important in health care? Our guest today is Jimmy Stewart, MD, associate dean for graduate medical education and designated institutional officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Stewart will talk about an innovative orientation program for new residents that’s designed to improve culturally competent care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🛣️ Access The AMA Road to Residency Guide here: https://ama-assn.co/ResidencyGuide 🩻 AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS): https://ama-assn.co/RFS 🌟 For leadership programs for medical residents and fellows, visit: https://ama-assn.co/Resident_leadership 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

What does a chief medical officer do? Should kids get vaccines? What's the hardest part about being a pediatrician? How to talk with patients about vaccines? Our guest is Sapna Singh, MD, chief medical officer of Texas Children’s Pediatrics. Dr. Singh talks about her new role and how she’s addressing the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. **NOTE: This episode was filmed on June 30, 2025, prior to the passage of the budget reconciliation bill on July 3, 2025. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🏆 Check out AMA's Joy in Medicine®️ Health System Recognition Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Program 🗺️ AMA Joy in Medicine Roadmap: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Roadmap 📋 Access the AMA Joy in Medicine Guidelines PDF: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Guidelines 💌 Looking for the AMA Joy in Medicine application? Submit an Intent to Apply form for the 2026 Joy in Medicine Program: https://ama-assn.co/JoyInMedicine_Application 📉 Wondering what specialities have the highest burnout rate? Read which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout, here: https://ama-assn.co/Burnout_rate2024 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How quickly does SAINT work? What is the success rate for SAINT? Who is eligible for SAINT? What is SAINT therapy? What are the side effects or risks of SAINT? Joining us to discuss is Nicholas Trapp, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Can AI diagnose medical problems? How does AI help doctors? Can AI be used in medical diagnostics? How is AI impacting the practice of medicine? Our guest is Jason Wiesner, MD, chair of the imaging service line at Sutter Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🤖 How do doctors use AI? Find more AI in medical field examples here: https://ama-assn.co/AugmentedIntelligence 🧰 AMA's Governance for Augmented Intelligence toolkit: https://ama-assn.co/STEPSForward_AIgovernance 🧑‍💻 Get the latest on AI in health care research from JAMA+ AI in medicine: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_AI 💪 Learn how the AMA is fighting to make technology work for physicians and access AMA digital health policy: https://ama-assn.co/DigitalHealth 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

What's being CEO of the American Medical Association like? What are doctor CEOs doing? How has medicine and the American Medical Association changed? After leading the AMA for 14 years, CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, MD, steps down at the end of this month. In this episode, Dr. Madara reflects on his time at the AMA, shares his proudest accomplishments and most memorable moments, and looks ahead to what’s next for the AMA. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 📨 Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://ama-assn.co/Advocacy_newsletter 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How can LGBTQ health outcomes improve? Why is LGBTQ health care important? What is inclusive LGBTQ patient care? Why is LGBTQ education important? Discussing how to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ patients with recent AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award Winner Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, chief of MaineHealth Behavioral Health and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 💻 AMA EdHub login: https://ama-assn.co/EdHub_Login 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

Why is it so hot? What's the best sunscreen? Can you get addicted to your phone? What is the latest breakthrough in HIV drugs? Was there a food recall? Covering the latest news in HIV treatment, a listeria outbreak, staying safe during the summer heatwave, and social media and adolescent phone addiction with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork ☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline 😎 Looking for more on the best sun screen? Read what doctors wish patients knew about wearing sunscreen: https://ama-assn.co/Sunscreen 🦠 CDC warning for Listeria outbreak linked to Kroger and Walmart chicken fettuccine alfredo: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_recall-chickenfettuccinealfredo 🗺️ CDC listeria outbreak 2025 list: https://ama-assn.co/Listeria_outbreaks 🧫 CDC Listeria Infection (Listeriosis): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Listeria 🚮 FDA recall lists: https://ama-assn.co/FDA_recalls 🍽️ For the latest food safety news, recalls and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/FoodSafety 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

What are the benefits of home health care? What is the demand for home health? What does home health care include? What are the top issues confronting hospitals? Our guest is Isaac J. Myers II, MD, the chief health integration officer of Baptist Health and the president of the Baptist Health Medical Group. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 📊 Read the AMA’s report on The State of Health at Home Models: https://ama-assn.co/HealthAtHomeModels 📰 Learn more about Baptist Health’s commitment to value-based care: https://ama-assn.co/VBC_BaptistHealth 🥼 AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS): https://ama-assn.co/IPPS 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How long does COVID last? What's the new COVID study? Is there a new COVID variant? What states have measles? Is there a new RSV vaccine? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreaks, new COVID-19 research studies, the latest FDA approved vaccine for RSV, plus how to treat gonorrhea with new antibiotics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🦠 Looking for a COVID map? Get the latest CDC COVID Tracker map, charts, and data: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_COVID 🤧 CDC RSV resources: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_RSV 🌡️ For the latest CDC measles outbreaks, symptoms of measles mumps rubeola and more, visit: https://ama-assn.co/CDC_Measles 🏥 Looking for measles resources for doctors? Access CDC Project Firstline Measles on the Rise - How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic (CME credit): https://ama-assn.co/CME_MeaslesClinicalResponse 💻 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC H5N1 Bird Flu Current Situation Summary (CDC H5N1 technical report): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_H5N1 🚨 If the CDC issues new health warning, get the latest CDC health alert 2025 via the Health Alert Network (HAN CDC website): https://ama-assn.co/CDC_HAN 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians

How is AI currently used in health care? How will AI impact health care in the future? Can AI be used to predict cancer risk? What is ambient AI in health care? Our guest is Jeremy Cauwels, MD, chief medical officer at Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for healthcare news for physicians, residents and medical students: https://ama-assn.co/AMAUpdate 💜 Not a physician? Join the Patients Action Network: https://ama-assn.co/PatientsActionNetwork 🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://ama-assn.co/HealthSystems 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including: ▹ Reforming Medicare payment ▹ Fighting scope creep ▹ Fixing prior authorization ▹ Reducing physician burnout ▹ Making technology work for physicians