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Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women past recipients

Find a list of past recipients of the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

Awards
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Women in Medicine Month

The Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine.

Women Physicians
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SPS member profile: Dan Morhaim, MD

AMA SPS member Dan Morhaim, MD, shares his medical, academic and legislative experiences.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
Peter A. Schwartz, MD
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4 ways the AMA fights for patients and physicians in court

In recent legal battles, the AMA Litigation Center has provided an expert witness, filed amicus briefs, financed a lawsuit and served as a plaintiff.

Judicial Advocacy
Excellence in Medicine Awards
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These 11 doctors are moving medicine forward. Find out how.

Learn about an inspiring group of physicians whose advocacy, research and volunteerism serve as shining examples for all of medicine.

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Rahul Gupta, MD, speaking at the 2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Every 5 minutes a person dies of drug overdose. This must end.

Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, is the first physician to direct the White House’s drug-control policy. Learn why he says treatment is key to the strategy.

Overdose Epidemic
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Feb. 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA advisory panels vote 19-0 in favor of OTC naloxone and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

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