AMA Research Challenge finalists
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3 MIN READ

From a field of 1,000, 5 medical students vying for research award

Five med students, whose work represents the innovative thinking needed to drive medicine forward, are competing to win the AMA Research Challenge.

Research
Shamsh Shaikh
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4 MIN READ

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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9 MIN READ

AMA in the News: December 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Oct. 30, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why court should uphold medical liability statute of limitations and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update
Couple wearing face masks outside
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5 MIN READ

6 lifestyle changes doctors wish patients would make

Wash hands, watch distance and wear a mask to protect against SARS-CoV-2—of course. But physicians advise these other key changes to protect health.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Human figure surround by smoke fragments on a black background.
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4 MIN READ

Lawsuit on FDA’s tobacco, nicotine regulation policy dismissed

FDA delayed safeguards as youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed. Physicians had urged court to uphold decision that agency start reviewing new products.

Public Health
Health care workers discussing COVID-19 diagram
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5 MIN READ

5 ways the pandemic may transform medical education

Some innovations put in place for medical students during COVID-19 may remain in place well after the pandemic’s end.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Close-up of a burning cigarette and cigarette pack text-only warning label
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4 MIN READ

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Public Health
A Latinx man and woman wearing masks.
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5 MIN READ

How to prioritize chronic disease prevention with Latinx patients

The Latinx population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases compared with other ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups. Here’s how doctors can help.

Population Care