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AMA adopts new policies on substance use during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address opioid crisis and medicinal use of psychedelics.

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Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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AMA: Don’t back down on diversity in medicine

With affirmative action imperiled by a pending Supreme Court case, the AMA reinforces its support for a physician workforce that resembles the nation.  

Medical School Diversity
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AMA adopts policy for race-conscious admissions in higher education

The policy recognizes the consideration of race in admissions as a necessary safeguard in undergraduate and medical education to support a diverse physician workforce.

Press Releases
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AMA announces new policies during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address physician fertility, disclosure of sexual orientation, equity initiatives, medical school legacy admissions.

Press Releases
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AMA to develop recommendations for augmented intelligence

As AI promises a new frontier in healthcare and medicine, the AMA is taking steps to advise on the immediate implications for the practice of medicine.

Press Releases
2023 Annual Meeting of HOD delegate at mic
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Train future physicians to lead interprofessional care teams

Amid confusion on nonphysician roles, medical schools can help students develop the skills they need with physician-led interprofessional education.

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2023 Annual Meeting delegate Frank Zhou
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Most graduating medical students skip loan-forgiveness options

Medical schools should make students more aware of medical student loan-forgiveness programs, says the AMA, which also eyes help to defray MCAT and residency-application fees.

Medical Student Finance
2023 Annual Meeting delegates from Wisconsin and Indiana
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Find better ways to do medical student clerkship grading

The most common form of clerkship assessment is flawed. New AMA policy supports devising options less prone to bias.

Clinical Rotations
2023 Annual Meeting delegates and speakers
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Telehealth works, so keep it working

Telehealth has helped boost access to historically underserved populations. Now the AMA will help tackle digital literacy and other barriers.

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