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4 MIN READ

9 ways to reduce inequity in hypertension treatment and control

COVID-19 exacerbated preexisting disparities in hypertension management and control, but steps can be taken to promote a more equitable health system.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

How to reflect pandemic experiences on medical school applications

A premed’s experiences over the past year and a half are going to be a compelling portion of their medical school application. Learn more with the AMA

Preparing for Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Organization aims to get Black men in medicine through inspiration

A new documentary explores the reasons behind the lack of Black men in medicine through the perspectives of African-American physicians.

Medical School Diversity
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5 MIN READ

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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5 MIN READ

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
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4 tips to hit the ground running as a 1st-year medical student

Medical school can seem overwhelming at first. A third-year medical student offers M1s some great advice on getting off to a strong start.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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13 MIN READ

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Dale Okorodudu, MD, founder of the documentary "Black Men in White Coats."

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Medical School Diversity
Moving Medicine Video Update
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6 MIN READ

Jack Resneck Jr., MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

The California dermatologist won by acclamation at the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting. Learn about other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.
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Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints