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Extending IMG visas would boost efforts to fight COVID-19

Automatic one-year visa extensions and solving other immigration issues would help IMG physicians focus on COVID-19 rather than bureaucratic matters.

International Medical Education
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COVID-19: How a med school is factoring fit into early graduation

Oregon Health & Science University has been graduating students early for years. Now, a few of them will bolster a workforce strained by COVID-19.

Preparing for Residency
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AMA urges emergency response protections for physicians

AMA warned that some federal state and local directives related to COVID-19 can pose potential liability risks to physicians.

Press Releases
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Doctors: Want to serve in pandemic hot spot? What you must know

The AMA connects physicians and other health professionals with the information they need to help in areas hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health
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How a med school in a COVID-19 hot spot is deploying early graduates

NYU’s early graduates are beginning to treat patients. What is the process of creating clinical experiences for these trainees during a pandemic?

Preparing for Residency
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COVID-19: Residents, fellows need physical and financial protection

Guidance on residency and fellowship training during COVID-19 addresses physical safety, financial security and the preservation of education.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Final med school milestone goes digital with virtual graduations

Medical schools turn to virtual graduations to celebrate a class of students who will soon be fighting on the front lines against COVID-19.

Preparing for Residency
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Guiding principles to protect resident & fellow physicians responding to COVID-19

AMA provides guiding principles for programs, institutions and organizations to follow in managing the engagement of residents during the response to COVID-19.

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Public Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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As learners aid in COVID-19 fight, their protection is paramount

Learners are eager and capable of assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AMA recently offered insight on how they should be protected.

Medical Student Health