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AMA adopts new principles for advancing gender equity in medicine

The AMA adopted Principles for Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine, they come as studies continue to show gaps in pay and leadership disparities for women.

Press Releases
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What’s needed to improve physician diversity pipeline programs?

African Americans, Hispanics and other groups are underrepresented in medicine. The AMA will examine what makes for effective pipeline diversity efforts. 

Health Equity
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Making med school diversity more than a box-checking exercise

The racial and ethnic makeup of American physicians doesn’t align with the racial and ethnic makeup of America. That needs to change.

Medical School Diversity
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May 18, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Federal Pain Task Force, prices in drug ads and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Physician moms: More housework, higher career dissatisfaction

Overall, physician mothers report being responsible for most domestic tasks. Learn how one surgeon and medical school dean managed home and work demands.

Physician Health
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Why the AMA is committed to a diverse physician workforce

Texas Tech’s decision to no longer consider race in medical school admissions decisions is a setback to the profession’s efforts on diversity and health equity.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How free medical school tuition can change the physician workforce

Some medical schools are zeroing out their tuition bills. That could mean a more diverse pool of physicians who are freer to pursue different career and life paths.

Preparing for Medical School
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Drs. McAneny, Harris recognized for work as women health care leaders

AMA President Barbara L. McAneny, MD, and President-elect Patrice A. Harris, MD, honored on Modern Healthcare lists of most accomplished female executives from the health care sector.

Leadership
Left to right: AMA President-elect Patrice A. Harris, MD, and Modena Wilson, MD, AMA chief health and science officer emerita.
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Health equity commitment being embedded in DNA of AMA’s work

Health equity means “optimal health for all,” says the AMA, which is undertaking a sustained effort to achieve that goal.

Health Equity