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Claim your spot in the next wave of women physician leaders

The AMA will support three early to midcareer doctors to take part in 15-month training to advance health equity and well-being. Apply by Oct. 27.

Health Equity
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Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story

In the video series, Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story, physicians talk about their challenges and successes as historically marginalized physicians.

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Apache physician aims to create more doctors who look like him

As a mentor on his reservation and advocate in organized medicine, Sylvestor A. Moses, MD, PhD, hopes to increase pathways for Native Americans to become physicians.

Health Equity
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Examining physician gender inequity in medicine

In this edition of Prioritizing Equity series, learn about the historical and present inequities in medical education, employment and leadership opportunities.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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10 physician memoirs that offer inspiring accounts of life in medicine

AMA members outline some of their favorite memoirs that will give medical students and physicians a broader glimpse into life as a doctor. Learn more.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What do disabled physicians need to flourish? Try asking

Learn more with AMA member Joanna Turner Bisgrove, MD, a family physician who successfully practices with a hearing impairment.

Health Equity
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SPS member profile: Thomas G. Peters, MD

AMA SPS member Thomas G. Peters, MD, discusses the importance of continued public policy and community engagement and more. 

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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Why we should think of the physician workforce as an ecosystem

LeeAnna I. Muzquiz, MD, experienced the challenges Native Americans face in pursuing careers in medicine firsthand. Now she’s working to conquer them.

Health Equity
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Senior physicians, staff contribute unique medical experience

In the wake of the pandemic, senior physicians are retiring at an accelerated rate—but shouldn’t—according to Gerald Harmon, MD, former AMA president.

Health Equity