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AMA in the News: April 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2022.

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Kristen Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS
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Cardiovascular disease epidemiologist named JAMA’s new top editor

A “first-rate physician-scientist,” Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, of UCSF School of Medicine will helm JAMA Network starting in July.

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Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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Orthopaedic surgeons honor Dr. Gurman for a lifetime of leadership

As AMA president in 2016–2017, orthopaedic hand surgeon Andrew W. Gurman, MD, spoke up for patients. It was the capstone to a distinguished career.

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Retroville trade center on April 3, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Targeting civilians and health care in war is unconscionable

The Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, hospitals and clinics are outrageous and must stop now. Learn how you can aid medical relief efforts.

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What we really need boosted is the overall vaccination rate

As CDC authorizes fourth COVID-19 shot for many, tens of millions still haven’t had a first dose. Doctors must redouble their efforts to change that.

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AMA Thought Leadership series: Moving beyond a pandemic

Watch the AMA Thought Leadership series webinar, "Moving beyond a pandemic."

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Supporting and recognizing our nation’s physicians with Susan Bailey, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Susan R. Bailey, MD, on supporting and recognizing our nation’s physicians.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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American Medical Association names new general counsel

The AMA announced the hiring of Andra K. Heller, JD, as its new Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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Why we must act now to ensure an adequate physician workforce

Fewer physicians available to treat the increased demands of an aging population is an issue we must tackle today to avoid a crisis tomorrow.

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