·
12 MIN READ

AMA experts on the challenges women physicians face during the pandemic

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 the unique challenges of women physicians during the pandemic.

series
Health Equity
AMA Update
·
12 MIN READ

How immigration issues may impact the physician workforce

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 the impact of immigration issues on the physician workforce.

series
Health Equity
AMA Update
·
3 MIN READ

May 8, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight

Advocacy Update
Health care worker in PPE
·
4 MIN READ

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

The U.S. needs to deploy every available doctor to combat COVID-19. The AMA’s advocacy for international medical graduates is helping make that happen.

International Medical Education
·
47 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: The Experience of Physicians of Color and COVID-19

Learn more about what some of the leading physician experts had to say about COVID-19’s effect on doctors and patients of color across the U.S.

series
Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
Health care worker putting on face mask
·
7 MIN READ

How COVID-19 is affecting physicians of color across the country

The pandemic is exacerbating existing racial and ethnic health inequities. Learn with the AMA how COVID-19 affects practicing physicians of color.

Health Equity
·
3 MIN READ

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on IMGs

Get answers to how AMA is advocating for IMGs on issues such as immigration status, visas and options for completing training.

series
International Medical Education
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Visa with the word "Approved" in red
·
5 MIN READ

U.S. resumes visa processing so IMGs can join COVID-19 fight

State Department resumes visa processing, ensuring that international medical graduates can begin residency training July 1 and help battle COVID-19.

International Medical Education
·
4 MIN READ

AMA: U.S. should open visas to international physicians amid COVID-19

Residents and fellow physicians are an important part of the health care teams serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Press Releases