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A group of AMA delegates review something in front of a laptop.
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AMA seeks more GME slots to match future workforce needs

The House of Delegates adopted new policy that aims to help increase the number of graduate training positions available to medical school graduates.

GME Funding
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AMA builds on efforts to expand funding for graduate medical education

AMA adopted policy reaffirming the need for more medical residency slots to ensure that patients have access to an adequate physician workforce.

Press Releases
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, adult and pediatric emergency physician in Houston.
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Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD: Change starts with education

AMA member Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD, is a young emergency physician who has helped spearhead advocacy on physician shortages and public health.

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Members Move Medicine
State capitol building.
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Proof of physicians’ economic impact sways policy at state level

When state medical societies such as the Idaho Medical Association do their advocacy work, they enter with numbers detailing how physicians boost the local economy.

Research
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Jan. 25, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Waivers on Medicaid work requirement, protections for conscience rights and religious freedom and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
#Best of 2017 Student Advocacy
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From “dreamers” to loan forgiveness, students are loud and clear

On issues such as the president’s travel ban and the need to protect loan forgiveness, 2017 was a big year for student advocacy.

Public Health
Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts comments at AMA Annual Meeting.
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Loan forgiveness program, under threat, gets AMA support

Delegates oppose capping, eliminating PSLF program. AMA also will push back on 5-year GME funding cap for new residency programs.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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AMA continues efforts to expand funding for GME

The AMA today adopted policy aimed at making sure there is sufficient funding for medical residency positions

Press Releases
The White House
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Trump’s proposed budget highlights his health care priorities

Among other planned reductions, NIH would see $5.8 billion in cuts over a decade, while CHIP’s funding would drop by $5.8 billion.

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