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All hands on deck needed to confront physician shortage crisis

About 83 million Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician. That is not acceptable. Here is how to fix it.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Care
Fighting for Physicians
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1 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy in Action

Learn from Advocacy in Action about what’s at stake and what the AMA is doing to address the concerns most relevant to patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy
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2 MIN READ

International Medical Graduate experience in medicine

Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.

International Medical Education
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Improving health in rural areas is within our collective reach

The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 MIN READ

UME: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Medical Education
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29 MIN READ

Observership Program listings for international medical graduates

Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.

International Medical Education
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What’s exacerbating the physician shortage crisis—and what’s needed to fix it

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the physician shortage crisis and ways to help bolster the physician workforce.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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The road to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond.

Preparing for Residency