Winner podium
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4 MIN READ

Why pre-meds should think twice about medical school rankings

Such lists rely far too heavily on reputation. Learn about efforts to shift some of the metrics used and what pre-meds should consider instead.

Preparing for Medical School
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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6 MIN READ

Threats, intimidation against doctors and health workers must end

Attacks against physicians and other health professionals—already frequent targets of physical and verbal assaults—have only grown in the COVID-19 era.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Group of health care workers in a huddle
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3 MIN READ

4 organizational factors tied to patient and physician trust

Researchers identify the qualities that inspire trust from doctors and other clinicians, and also earn trust from patients. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
Physician writing on a clipboard
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4 MIN READ

6 ways to measure progress toward physician well-being

Discover how data already being collected¬ can help determine whether your practice is reducing occupational distress or boosting satisfaction.

Physician Health
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6 MIN READ

What is a COVID-19 variant?

A variant in a virus develops after that virus mutates. Sometimes that mutation results in a new strain (variant) of the virus.

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Public Health
Health Care Definitions
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 24, 2022

In the news: Addressing the national blood shortage, Labor Department withdraws vaccine mandate, FDA decision on monoclonal antibodies and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the newest research on Omicron [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the newest research on Omicron and COVID-19 treatments.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the newest research on Omicron

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the newest research on Omicron and COVID-19 treatments.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Four different types of face masks
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6 MIN READ

Clear up your patients’ confusion about which masks work best

The quick spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant has patients wondering what kind of mask to wear. Here’s what doctors can tell patients.

Public Health