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4 MIN READ

Advocacy is vital—but not only—part of LGBTQ+ identity in medicine

Pushing for change comes naturally to many LGBTQ+ medical students. But taking time out for learning, growth also is essential.

Medical School Diversity
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4 MIN READ

AMA announces effort to advance equitable innovation in health care

External advisory group formed to help center marginalized communities in health innovation.

Press Releases
Adrian Jaques H. Ambrose, MD, MPH
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How COVID-19 has expanded spotlight on mental health

Mental health in the age of COVID-19, says AMA member Adrian Jaques H. Ambrose, MD, MPH, has created an increased focus on stigmas, health equity and youth.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

AMA in the News: July 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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July 30, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Educating prescribers and medical students about buprenorphine treatment for OUD and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

How this Arkansas law puts government in exam room, harms patients

Doctors, patients file suit to stop a law that prevents crucial, gender-affirming medical care from taking place. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Care
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New AMA Foundation initiative will boost LGBTQ+ health care

The first in a series of fellowships to improve health care delivery to—and health outcomes for—the LGBTQ+ community holds transformational promise.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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11 MIN READ

Carol Rao, ScD, looks at pandemic's impact on public health workers [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the mental health impact on public health workforce.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Carol Rao, ScD, looks at pandemic's impact on public health workers

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the mental health impact on public health workforce.

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Public Health
AMA Update