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4 MIN READ

AMA announces new policies during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address physician fertility, disclosure of sexual orientation, equity initiatives, medical school legacy admissions.

Press Releases
AMA meeting of the House of Delegates
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4 MIN READ

Doctors’ passion to reshape medicine is how AMA policy gets made

Explore how the AMA House of Delegates operates and dive into the stories of AMA members who are moving medicine forward.

AMA Policies
Male physician with his hand facing out in "stop" gesture
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4 MIN READ

When microaggressions happen: 5 steps medical students can take

Follow the five D’s to effectively intervene when you witness bias or a slight against a medical student or health professional colleague.

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Physician Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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14 MIN READ

How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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14 MIN READ

How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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9 MIN READ

How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

Population Care
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 MIN READ

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

series
Health Equity
Thriving in Residency
Apr 3, 2023 ·
1 MIN READ

Affirmative Action in Med Ed: Exploring the Consequences of an Adverse Supreme Court Decision

Thought leaders in medical education and health equity will discuss the potential consequences of the Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard and UNC.

Events
Luis Seija, MD
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7 MIN READ

Q&A: How the power of stories can help reshape medicine

As the son of a librarian, AMA member Luis Seija, MD, says physicians must go beyond mere facts to make an impact. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity