# Physician Onboarding and Retention

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Podcast: [AMA STEPS Forward® podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ama-steps-forward-podcast-3867562)
Published: 2026-03-04T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Claim CME and access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/42Af4dD Explore the Onboarding Optimization toolkit: https://bit.ly/4tip7yV Watch the Optimizing Onboarding in Health Care webinar: https://bit.ly/4psUBQR Follow STEPS Forward®️ on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin In this AMA STEPS Forward®️ podcast, adapted from the Optimizing Onboarding in Health Care webinar, Sea Chen, MD, PhD, and Jenn Balchunas, LPN, MHL, CPC, Director of Clinical Growth, UNC Physicians Network, examine why informal onboarding often leaves physicians feeling behind before they ever see their first patient. Drawing on experience from UNC Physicians Network and the AMA, they explore how structure, clarity, and early support can transform onboarding from a logistical hurdle into a foundation for long-term success.

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