ideo screenshot of Monday June 14 Special Meeting of the HOD with HOD Speaker Bruce Scott and Vice Speaker Lisa Bohman Egbert.
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Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates' virtual meeting, which ran June 11¬16.

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AMA seeks greater efforts to diversify the physician workforce

U.S. medicine still doesn’t resemble the American populace. It’s time to acknowledge historic exclusion and fill educational opportunity gaps, delegates say.

Health Equity
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AMA adopts new policy to increase diversity in physician workforce

Report outlines practices and interventions that can increase racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity among the physician work force.

Press Releases
Online session from the 2021 June Special Meeting of the HOD
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Top 10 stories from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

With more Americans getting vaccinated daily, AMA delegates gathered virtually to shape a post-pandemic future that’s stronger and more equitable.

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Resident physicians should get help to shoulder financial burdens

80-hour weeks, massive debts pose challenges for residents on child care, transportation and more. AMA calls on residency programs for assistance.

Medical Resident Wellness
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AMA announced policies adopted on medical trainees, residents, fellows

Policies include employee benefits for medical trainees, protection of residents and fellows during COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

The AMA wants to reduce some of the barriers that make it harder for international medical graduates (IMGs) to help fill the nation’s health care needs.

International Medical Education
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2021-2022

AMA introduces 21 members of its Board of Trustees for 2021-22.

Press Releases
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PA rebrand as “physician associates” will deepen patient confusion

Nearly 25% of patients confused about whether PAs are doctors. Delegates say AAPA’s latest marketing move further muddies the waters.

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