CMA Alliance

09/27/2025

California was proud to be a part of this time for connection and collaboration with other physician family members at our Western States Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah this month. It was an awesome meeting.

09/17/2025

Today is National Physician Su***de Awareness Day.
Behind every physician is a family who carries the weight of medicine, too. Spouses and loved ones often see the first signs of burnout, despair, or hopelessness—and yet, too often, we’re left out of the conversation.

Talking about physician su***de doesn’t cause it. Silence does.
Your awareness, your voice, your presence can be a lifeline.

💛 If you’re a physician spouse or family member, remember:

You’re not alone.
You’re allowed to speak up.
You deserve support, too.

Together, we can honor those we’ve lost and fight for a culture where physicians—and their families—can thrive.

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09/12/2025

🗣 Silence isn’t an option. Physician families play a powerful role in shaping the future of medicine—and when we speak up together, our voice is stronger.

On September 16 at noon EST, AMA Alliance members will gather virtually with Jenny Shepherd, Director of Legislation & Advocacy, to learn, connect, and act.

💻 Members enjoy exclusive access to these live calls—plus the full library of past recordings.
✨ Not yet a member? There’s still time to join and add your voice to this important movement.

👉 Learn more + join today: https://amaalliance.org/membership-options/
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09/12/2025

📢 Big news! The AMA Alliance Physician Family Experience Survey writing team will be presenting their findings at ACPH 2025 in Boston today!!! 🎉

This work builds on the 2023 survey results, bringing the experiences of physician families into the broader conversation on physician burnout and wellbeing.

👩‍🔬 Featured here (L–R): Lisa Muehlenbein, PhD, Lori Boies, PhD, Kendra Harvey, Sarah Grimmer, PhD and Katie Harris (not pictured)—the team that came together in 2024 to ensure these insights are shared in the scientific literature.

We are grateful to Dr. Tait Shanafelt and Wayne Sotile, PhD for their expert guidance and support of this project.

✨ Elevating the voice of physician families—because their wellbeing matters too.

08/30/2025

08/21/2025

Marriage + medicine? It’s not always easy.
But when we work as a team, we all win.
📖 “If We’re Not a Team, It Won’t Work” p. 12 (Spring-Summer 2024 issue of Physician Family Alliance in Motion)

What’s one way your partner shows up for you?

08/09/2025

Let us know how you are celebrating your physician family!

Send a message to learn more

07/31/2025

07/31/2025

Join us!

07/30/2025

07/28/2025

07/27/2025

🎓 Calling all medical student and resident spouses!
Want to attend the AMA Alliance Western States Regional Meeting in Salt Lake City—but registration feels out of reach? We’ve got you.

We’re offering a limited number of scholarships that cover full registration ($155 value!) to qualifying physician spouses. 💜

Come connect, learn, and be part of something uplifting—with support to make it happen.

📅 Application deadline: August 18
📧 Contact Lisa Sheffield at [email protected] to apply.