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The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and public health.

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