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Surgical instruments in operating room
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5 Min Read

Most surgeons are men. Is surgical instrument size a reason why?

Instruments that are too big can pose ergonomic challenges for surgeons with smaller hands. Learn with the AMA about new research on this topic.

Research
Peter A. Schwartz, MD
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7 Min Read

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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11 Min Read

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.

Awards
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 Min Read

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
2022 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women recipients
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3 Min Read

Are women surgical interns pestered with inappropriate pages?

New research will examine whether nonphysician providers send unprofessional pages more often to women surgical interns. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

The Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2022 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
Patient and physician in an appointment
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8 Min Read

8 things patients wish physicians knew about gender diverse care

Listen to each patient’s story and offer your support. Learn with the AMA about keys to caring for patients who are transgender and gender diverse.

Population Care
Group of people holding hands and offering assistance to a person in need
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3 Min Read

Harvard, Vanderbilt join effort to reshape LGBTQ+ physician training

Learn how the AMA Foundation National LGBTQ+ Fellowship Program is working to improve U.S. health equity.

Population Care
Person looking out a window, chin resting on hand
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5 Min Read

Everyone deserves quality medical care delivered without bias

The mental health of transgender young people, already at risk from the pandemic, is threatened further by state laws that enable discrimination.

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Leadership
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