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Doctors will beat COVID-19. Let’s bring more of them to the fight.

The global pandemic is an all-hands-on-deck moment. Retired doctors, IMGs, and DACA recipients can play vital roles to help us stop the deadly coronavirus.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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6 keys for retired physicians considering return to practice

Many states ease physician reentry as the COVID-19 pandemic strains the health workforce. AMA offers expert guidance for senior physicians pondering a comeback.

Public Health
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COVID-19: States call on early medical school grads to bolster workforce

With overloaded health systems and overworked physicians, some states are graduating medical students early to help fight COVID-19.

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AMA offers guidance to retired physicians during COVID-19

Careful consideration must be given to the health and safety of retired physicians.

Press Releases
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March 27, 2020: National Advocacy Update

More PPE, testing components and practice support urgently needed to fight COVID-19 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA: Fix immigration issues so IMGs can help fight COVID-19

To ensure an adequate physician workforce in the COVID-19 fight, non-U.S. citizen physicians need to stay and IMGs need to start residency training.

Public Health
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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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5 ways medical students can assist during the COVID-19 pandemic

Just because medical students aren’t in direct patient contact doesn’t mean they aren’t aiding in the fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health
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What final-year medical residents value most in their job searches

Geographic, compensation and lifestyle considerations are top of mind for medical residents entering the job market for the first time.

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