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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
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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.

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International Medical Education
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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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
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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
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4 MIN READ

Medical education in 2020: How we got here, where we’re headed

Learn about the AMA’s influential role in setting standards for U.S. medical education, and what’s being done to redesign undergraduate and graduate training for the 21st century.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2020

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

AMA President Dr. Harris among top 25 minority leaders in medicine

Hospital and health system executives and others made this year’s Modern Healthcare list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

Leadership
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8 MIN READ

AMA in the News: January 2020

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

How surgical residents’ views on future earnings differ by gender

Male and female general surgery residents have similar career goals, but what they expect to earn in their first salary after residency differs significantly.

Health Equity