Stethoscope on a map of Africa, highlighting South Africa.
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South Africa program takes health systems science international

A forthcoming collaboration examining health systems science concepts within the context of international health care systems could yield global benefits.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
A man takes a picture of a crowd from a balcony.
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94% match rate in 2018 for U.S. allopathic med students

The 2018 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program, resulting in a higher overall match rate than the year prior.

Preparing for Residency
#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
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July 27, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Administration's travel ban, CDC gun-violence prevention research and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Gavel resting next to immigration law book.
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Confusion remains on travel ban’s scope, implementation

Restrictions on international physicians entering the United States are limited, but the vague language of the travel ban remains concerning.

Health Equity
Noel Deep, MD
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AMA decries impact of travel ban, other immigration barriers

Delegates oppose the president’s executive order on people entering the U.S., along with other barriers to immigration that affect medicine.

International Medical Education
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AMA adopts new policy to address immigration reforms

The AMA adopted policy to ensure international physicians, students and residents can practice medicine and obtain their medical training in the U.S.

Press Releases
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Conrad 30 reauthorization bill earns bipartisan support

Underserved communities could be at risk of losing access to physicians if a key program lapses.

Health Equity
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New immigration, travel order leaves hundreds of physicians in limbo

Additional clarity is needed regarding the factors that will be considered when allowing individuals from six countries to enter the U.S. for medical treatment

Press Releases