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AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Trump administration plan to deport foreign students enrolled in online-only classes is an ill-advised action in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Medical Education
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July 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Pulling out of the WHO puts the U.S. at grave risk in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA implores change proposed regulation on international students

The AMA urged Trump administration officials to reconsider its regulation on international students that could jeopardize the status of current medical students.

Press Releases
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The vital role residents play in health care during pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the important role residents play in the health care system during COVID-19 and beyond.

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Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

The Trump proclamation blocking international medical graduates from entering the U.S. to train is not in the country’s best interest during a pandemic.

International Medical Education
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AMA in the News: May 2020

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

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AMA in the News
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May 8, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight

Advocacy Update
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AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

The U.S. needs to deploy every available doctor to combat COVID-19. The AMA’s advocacy for international medical graduates is helping make that happen.

International Medical Education
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Extending IMG visas would boost efforts to fight COVID-19

Automatic one-year visa extensions and solving other immigration issues would help IMG physicians focus on COVID-19 rather than bureaucratic matters.

International Medical Education