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

The AMA's Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

Press Releases
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21 med students selected as future minority physician leaders

Diversity in the medical profession and health equity for minority populations has stepped into the spotlight with the recognition of 21 medical students as future minority physician leaders.

Preparing for Medical School
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Small programs are taking on big problems with drugs, cancer

Community and medical organizations are teaming up to prevent the tragic consequences of drug misuse and preventable cancers. These programs are educating communities about safe practices and healthy behaviors.

Awards
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Kentucky physician elected vice speaker to AMA House of Delegates

Today, the AMA announced the election of Bruce A. Scott, M.D., a Louisville, Kentucky otolaryngologist, as the vice speaker to the AMA’s House of Delegates.

Press Releases
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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

Health Equity
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Physician who contracted Ebola among award winners

Dr. Kent Brantly, medical director of the only Ebola treatment unit in southern Liberia, received the AMA Foundation the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine. Three other physicians received awards for exemplifying medicine’s highest values: leadership, community service and dedication to treating underserved patients.

Public Health
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Lighten student loan debt with scholarship

The cost of medical education may be high, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be crushed by debt. Lighten your student loan debt by applying for one of six scholarships from the AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award.

Preparing for Medical School
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One way residents can prepare to be tomorrow's leaders

Today’s residents and medical students are training to be not only skilled physicians but also leaders of the health care system. Get training to make a difference in the profession, and be recognized as a positive influence on health care, through a special leadership award program.

Medical Resident Wellness
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How to honor physicians who are making a difference

The AMA Foundation presents the annual awards to honor physicians who embody the highest values of the medical profession: altruism, public service and dedication to patient care. 

Awards