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6 MIN READ

7 ways to improve Black health—in mind and body

Find out how physicians and other health professionals can make a change to better reach and care for their Black patients.

Population Care
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13 MIN READ

Creating greater diversity in medical schools and residencies

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 to create a diverse health care environment—from the beginning of medical education.

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Medical School Diversity
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

The Trump proclamation blocking international medical graduates from entering the U.S. to train is not in the country’s best interest during a pandemic.

International Medical Education
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4 MIN READ

How med schools, residency programs can diversify doctor workforce

Medical schools and residency programs are changing admissions and selection processes to make America’s doctors look more like their patients.

Medical School Diversity
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11 MIN READ

How cultural factors and health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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6 MIN READ

DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration’s attempted rescission of DACA program was arbitrary and capricious in violation of federal law.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

AMA on U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

Our country relies on the skills and experiences of the hundreds of active physicians, plus medical students and residents who depend on DACA.

Press Releases
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10 MIN READ

Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy efforts for physician and patient protections

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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6 MIN READ

Dr. Harris made big mark as AMA president, but her work’s not over

In this Q&A, learn what AMA Immediate Past President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, sees in the year ahead for patients and physicians.

Leadership