Collage of five honorees for women in medicine event
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4 MIN READ

How two research projects aim to empower women in medicine

Five women are awarded for research on negotiation tactics as well as sponsoring and empowering women in medicine and science.

Health Equity
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18 MIN READ

AMA celebrates the kick-off to Women in Medicine month

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update
Collage of AMA Council Members
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10 MIN READ

These councils shape doctors’ future. Now they’re all led by women.

Seven powerful AMA councils help set the course for U.S. health care. Learn about the seven women heading up these councils in 2020.

Health Equity
African-american woman wearing PPE on a bus
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5 MIN READ

4 ways to integrate equity into public health emergency response

When responding to public health emergencies, placing health equity as a priority will be key to moving forward. Learn more from the AMA.

Health Equity
A physician looking out a window
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We can’t allow pandemic to set back women physicians’ advancement

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, says the COVID-19 pandemic could set back hard-won progress for women in medicine.

Health Equity
Highway
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5 MIN READ

Why this Black intern, a grandfather, worked many years as mechanic

The inspiring story of mechanic-turned-physician Carl Allamby, MD, underlines a vital truth: Black students need to see faces that look like their own in medicine.

Medical School Diversity
Ami Shah, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: This radiologist sheds light on pandemic’s new liability concerns

AMA member Ami Shah, MD, explains why she got involved in this advocacy work and how organized medicine continues to help her amplify her voice and expand her reach.

Sustainability
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

All in the family: Mother, daughter graduate medical school together

Multigenerational physician families in medicine are not uncommon, but seldom will one see a mother and daughter graduate medical school in tandem.

Medical School Life