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American Medical Association

  • Burnout, Psychological

How Recognition Helps Reduce Physician Burnout

In this AMA STEPS Forward podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Amanda Deutsch, MD, FACEP, Director of Well-Being in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, about the power of appreciation and recognition in health care. They discuss why feeling valued is critical to reducing physician burnout and improving retention, how leaders can embed recognition into organizational culture, and practical strategies that help care teams feel seen and supported. Drawing on research, real-world examples, and Dr. Deutsch s experience in physician well-being, this episode offers actionable insights for building more human-centered and engaged health care teams. Watch the Human Factors in Health Care webinar: https://bit.ly/3ZBkIKW Explore the Value of Feeling Valued Playbook: https://bit.ly/4qBbY2x

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Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 0.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 0.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 0.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 points

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No

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No

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Free

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  • Journal-based
  • includes On-demand / recorded video
  • includes Podcast / audio
  • Credit · Up to 0.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 0.5 points
  • Released
    Apr 14, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Apr 15, 2029 3 years left