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AMA, Satcher launch fellowship program to confront health inequities

First-of-its-kind initiative aims to reshape the future of health equity advocacy, improve health outcomes

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Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

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Jan. 29, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Nominations for AMPAC Award for Political Participation due Jan. 31 in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

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Q&A: Training the physicians who will fight resurgent opioid epidemic

Eradicating stigma is a major part of Dr. Alëna Balasanova’s work to better integrate substance-use treatment into medicine and medical training.

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Jan. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New podcast episode discusses progress made in fighting the overdose epidemic and more in Advocacy Update's other news.

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AMA presents Distinguished Service Award to trailblazing pathologist

Dr. Pinn the only woman and the only African American in her medical school class, has blazed trails as a physician leader.

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AMA Distinguished Service Award goes to video-assisted surgery pioneer

Dr. Nazhat best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy, the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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AMA honors Atlanta physician with citizenship and community service award

Dr. Moore known for his exceptional dedication to Atlanta’s marginalized and minoritized communities.

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AMAF honors Omaha physician with health education award

Dr. Balasanova has spent her career as a physician, educator, and innovator contributing to the development of addiction and psychiatric clinical service.

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