AMA President-elect Jack Resneck, MD, in conversation with author Heather McGhee
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3 Min Read

What public swimming pools teach us about racism’s costs

They were once landmarks in American cities. Their disappearance shows us how racism can drive policy—even in health care.

Health Equity
Person on a phone in front of a laptop
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4 Min Read

For some patients, seamless telehealth requires a phone call

Johns Hopkins developed an EHR-integrated tool to identify which patients may need extra help—on the phone—to ensure video visits succeed.

Digital
Groupe of people smiling
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4 Min Read

How physicians can support health of Arab immigrants, refugees

Racial stigma, language barriers and poor understanding of genetic predispositions lead to gaps in care. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
Frank Clark, MD
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8 Min Read

Q&A: How haiku helps psychiatrist contend with pandemic stress

AMA member Frank Clark, MD, wrote poetry in medical school to cope with depression. Now, with the strain of COVID-19, he crafts haiku.

Physician Health
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15 Min Read

Siobhan Wescott, MD, shares insight on how to be a better ally

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Siobhan Wescott, MD, shares insight on how to be a better ally during medical school and residency.

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Med Student Advocacy
Making the Rounds Podcast
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8 Min Read

2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Arman Shahriar

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Arman Shahriar and his research on socio-economic diversity among medical students for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
Priscilla Chan, MD
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6 Min Read

Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

Priscilla Chan, MD, co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Learn about the philanthropy’s work to eradicate disease and advance health equity.

Prevention & Wellness
Various group of health care workers
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4 Min Read

6 big ideas driving the AMA's health equity work

The AMA’s strategic plan for advancing racial justice and health equity includes six “theories of change” essential to the way forward. Learn more.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

Homeless health care, ending homelessness are matters of justice

Learn more about physicians’ ethical obligations to patients who are experiencing homelessness.

Ethics