Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD
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5 MIN READ

Mildred Olivier, MD: Reducing disparities in the profession

AMA member Mildred Olivier, MD, was inspired by her Haitian-born parents to join the field of medicine and remains involved in global health.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
6 MIN READ

To make a difference for women in medicine, address implicit bias

Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, president-elect of the AMA addresses the need to look on many fronts at implicit bias against women in medicine.

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Health Equity
Leadership Thoughts
Resident with arms crossed holding stethoscope
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4 MIN READ

Learn about 2 big risk factors for medical resident burnout

Research finds nearly half of residents report at least one physician burnout symptom. Find out who’s likelier to experience medical resident burnout and why.

Medical Resident Wellness
Six honorees for Women in Medicine event
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4 MIN READ

6 women awarded for research on gender bias in medical training

Two research projects will explore timely issues related to women in medicine—gender bias in medical student evaluations and why women leave medicine during training years.

Medical School Diversity
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4 MIN READ

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

The AMA, AMA Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announce the winners of the 2018 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women grants program.

Press Releases
Nara Tashjian, a fourth-year medical student and MBA candidate
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4 MIN READ

Nara Tashjian: A full schedule of learning and activism

AMA member Nara Tashjian will graduate with a medical degree, an MBA, and experience as an advocate, free-clinic director and medical missionary.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
Frank Alexander Clark, MD
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2 MIN READ

Frank Alexander Clark, MD: Family tragedy sparks passion for medicine

AMA member Frank Alexander Clark, MD, saw firsthand the devastating impact of illness in his family. That pushed him to seek a medical career despite the hurdles.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
A cartoon drawing of a diverse group of health care professionals.
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4 MIN READ

Amid diverse learning communities, coaches have a sensitive task

In a diverse learning pool, there is ample opportunity for cultural and other mix-ups. There are many tools to help coaches navigate the terrain.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Stethoscopes in the grass illustration.
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5 MIN READ

Physicians have plenty of tools to help grow advocacy grassroots

A variety of AMA tools help bring physician voices to the table, leverage lawmaker relationships and activate patients on urgent policy issues.

Access to Care