Roswell Park Earns National AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition for Advancing Physician Well-Being

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has earned national recognition in 2026 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. 

The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading physician association honors health systems, hospitals, and medical groups that prioritize proven methods to reduce burnout and enhance the professional fulfillment of doctors that comes from patient care. Organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program are leaders in the national effort to transform health care work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.

“We’re honored to see Roswell Park’s Resiliency resources recognized by AMA because we’ve seen the difference these supports make for our teams and for our patients,” says Amy Case, MD, FAAHPM, who is the Lee Foundation Endowed Chair of the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at Roswell Park. “Caring for the caregivers and attending to their needs is a critical part of exceptional healthcare, and Joy in Medicine has been a great framework for us to build our programming around."

“This recognition is a testament to the culture our teams have built together,” says Amy Gallagher, PsyD, MSHCT, from Roswell Park’s Department of Supportive and Palliative Care. “We are committed to supporting our physicians not only as healthcare professionals, but as people. Prioritizing well-being helps us sustain excellence in patient care, strengthen collaboration and ensure our workforce remains resilient for the future.”

Since its inception in 2019, the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program has recognized more than 250 organizations across the country. Recognition levels are valid for two years. This year, a total of 92 health organizations nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout and demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork, and support. Organizations that earned 2026-2027 recognition join a strong group of currently recognized organizations from the 2025-2026 program, bringing the currently recognized cohort to 194 recognized organizations.
 

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From the world’s first chemotherapy research to the PSA prostate cancer biomarker, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center generates innovations that shape how cancer is detected, treated and prevented worldwide. The Roswell Park team of 4,000+ makes compassionate, patient-centered cancer care and services accessible across New York State and beyond. Rated “Exceptional” by the National Cancer Institute, Roswell Park, founded in 1898, was one of the first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country and remains the only one in Upstate New York. To learn more about Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Roswell Park Care Network, visit www.roswellpark.org, call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or email ASKRoswell@RoswellPark.org.