40 under 40 leaders in minority health
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These are the 40 under 40 leaders in minority health

Patient advocates, researchers and others made this year’s 40 under 40 leaders in minority health. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

Health Equity
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Addressing the obesity epidemic: 4 things physicians can do

People with obesity often skip seeking medical attention because they fear being stigmatized. Learn how physicians can help change the obesity narrative.

Public Health
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How to get up to 3,000 more Black people in physician pipeline

Creating a physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation is a vital task. Learn more with the AMA about how it can be achieved.

Medical School Diversity
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How this New York medical school boosted diversity by 45%

In a bid to boost matriculation from groups underrepresented in medicine, this medical school is looking at the bottom line on medical student loans.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA leadership discuss important takeaways from the meeting of the AMA Sections

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing highlights from the recent meetings of the AMA Sections.

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AMA Update
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The year ahead—exclusive interview with Anthony Fauci, MD, NIAID director

Listen to an exclusive interview with Anthony Fauci, MD, about what lies ahead for physicians and medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & Native Voices in the Field

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, speaks with a panel of leading Native voices on how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities that impact Native communities across the country.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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How to combat COVID-19’s disparate mental health impact

The pandemic is hitting people of color especially hard, and mental health is no exception. Learn what patients and physicians can do to alleviate the stress.

Health Equity
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About the Minority Affairs Section (MAS)

The American Medical Association Minority Affairs Section (MAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.

Minority Affairs