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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and AMAF today announced the winners of the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
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Sept. 7, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on "Dreamers" bolster physician workforce, should be allowed to stay

"Dreamers" should be allowed to stay to bolster the physician workforce. AMA's recommendations for DACA.

Advocacy Update
Loyola University Chicago medical student Diana Andino
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“Dreamers” bolster physician workforce, should be allowed to stay

After Trump administration moves to end DACA, Congress urged to enact legislation to protect medical student and physician dreamers.

Medical School Diversity
Women in medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
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Women wanting to lead in medicine can start when they’re students

A program at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles through education, awareness. 

Medical School Diversity
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
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AMA to aim for more diverse, better prepared physician workforce

The AMA House of Delegates takes action to produce a workforce that is more representative of the U.S. population.

Medical School Diversity
Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, MD
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Med school “dreamer” honored for advocacy, volunteer work

Born in Bangkok, medical student Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn helps others who are living illegally in the U.S. pursue their medical career goals.

Med School Life
LGBTQ couple with their dog.
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New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities

The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.

Population Health
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How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity