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Medical students show leadership in call for more GME slots

Annually, thousands of M4s go unmatched—a big problem for future doctors and U.S. patients. Learn how medical students are working to change that.

GME Funding
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If affirmative action’s struck down, what’s next for medical schools?

An adverse decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on two challenges to admissions practices could upend equity efforts at medical schools. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity
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Judge’s ruling on mifepristone has no basis in medical science

AMA joins amicus brief to halt a federal court decision on mifepristone that threatens patient care and undermines public health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Key Medicare physician pay reform bill introduced in Congress

The bipartisan legislation introduced by four physician House members would ensure that doctors’ Medicare pay keeps pace with inflation. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 ways organized medicine helps medical students grow as leaders

Physician organizations such the AMA give medical students the chance to move medicine. Learn about hundreds of available opportunities.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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April 7, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

CMS final rule moves to right-size prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 7, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2023 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) training sessions

Listen to training sessions on health policy and effective lobbying from the 2023 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC).

Medical Students