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
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4 MIN READ

Why depression, anxiety are prevalent during COVID-19

Even Michelle Obama is living with “low-grade depression” amid the pandemic. Learn more with the AMA about how the COVID-19 is affecting Americans’ mood.

Public Health
UPDATED
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12 MIN READ

COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for international medical graduates

Review FAQs on various issues impacting International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International Medical Education
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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24 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: Mental Health & COVID-19

Join physicians and health equity leaders as they illuminate COVID-19's immediate and long-term effects on the mental health of minoritized and marginalized communities.

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Public Health
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
UPDATED
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5 MIN READ

COVID-19 resource guide: Women in medicine

AMA has curated resources to assist women physicians and health care workers, and their patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Physician Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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12 MIN READ

Edward Ellison, MD, on ways health care leaders bring equity to organizations

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 how health care leaders can bring diversity, inclusion and equity to their organizations.

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Health Equity
AMA Update