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6 MIN READ

The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: November 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Don’t just collect data on health inequity—act on it

Health-equity data must be used to guide solutions that help patients and communities, not just identify problems. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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AMA Update for Nov. 22, 2023: CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD
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10 MIN READ

CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Indian Health Service must act to lower staff physician vacancies

The Indian Health Service has reported regional staff vacancy rates of up to 41%. Learn with the AMA about how to address these physician shortages.

Sustainability
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What doctors wish patients knew about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting, James L. Madara, MD, discusses the AMA’s carefully selected priorities. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic