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April 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA calls on HHS to issue immediate financial relief to physicians and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA launches COVID-19 resource guide for volunteer physicians

The guide will assist health care professionals in navigating and preparing for volunteer opportunities during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. resumes visa processing so IMGs can join COVID-19 fight

State Department resumes visa processing, ensuring that international medical graduates can begin residency training July 1 and help battle COVID-19.

International Medical Education
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COVID-19 and early medical school graduation: A primer for M4s

Learn what barriers students graduating medical school early may encounter while attempting to enter a residency program before July 1.

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AMA issues guidance to protect med students during COVID-19

Our medical students and residents are important members of the health care workforce in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retired doctors hear COVID-19 battle call, look for ways to help

Retired physicians are responding to the call to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding an appropriate role can take some digging.

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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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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.

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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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