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Women in medical schools: Dig into latest record-breaking numbers

Women are the majority among medical students in both DO- and MD-granting medical schools, but more work on physician gender equity remains.

Medical School Diversity
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5 MIN READ

COVID-19’s impact on women physicians’ work life in academia

Women were already underrepresented in academic medicine faculty leadership positions. Now many ponder quitting or cutting back, a survey shows

Health Equity
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Why physician competence should be top of mind, every day

It undergirds professional autonomy and the privilege of self-regulation. Learn with the AMA about self-assessment and self-awareness strategies.

Ethics
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5 MIN READ

New physician “gold card” law will cut prior authorization delays

Breakthrough law means doctors with a 90% prior authorization approval rate are exempt from certain requirements. Learn more with the AMA.

Prior Authorization
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8 MIN READ

Dr. Ravi: Fighting for patients and pushing women forward in medicine

Family physician Anita Ravi, MD explains how to pursue trauma-informed care to normalize conversations about health care with survivors of abuse.

Women Physicians
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3 MIN READ

ATF on right track in fighting proliferation of “ghost guns”

A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) move will help close regulatory loopholes that enable unserialized firearms to spread.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

AMA: Time to mandate COVID-19 vaccination is now

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine supply is ample and access is easier. Public and private sector employers should follow the science and require vaccination.

Public Health
Two female physicians in ill-fitting PPE gear
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Ill-fitting PPE contributes to added stress for women physicians

Poorly fitting PPE could risk lives of female physicians and other health professionals as the country continues to battle COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health