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Equity, diversity and belonging in medical education

Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Care
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Medical education leadership opportunities

Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.

Council on Medical Education
Michael Suk, MD
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IMGs overcome barriers to offer critically needed care

International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.

International Medical Education
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9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any competence assessments are transparent and evidence-based, but not ageist.

Health Equity
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

An otolaryngologist from Flint, Michigan, Dr. Mukkamala will become AMA president in June 2025. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

Annual Meeting
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SPS member profile: J. James Rohack, MD

AMA SPS member J. James Rohack, MD, former AMA president, discusses the importance of leveraging the experiences of senior physicians to address health care challenges.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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How medical student advocacy in 2023 will reshape medicine’s future

New AMA policies will shift the course of physician training on matters such as compassionate leave. Learn how AMA member medical students led the way.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Residents and fellows have rights. Here is how to protect them.

Amid a burnout epidemic, resident and fellow physicians deserve a stronger voice to determine workplace policies that shape well-being. Learn more.

Medical Resident Wellness