Collage of five honorees for women in medicine event
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How two research projects aim to empower women in medicine

Five women are awarded for research on negotiation tactics as well as sponsoring and empowering women in medicine and science.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announce winners of the 2020 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
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AMA celebrates the kick-off to Women in Medicine month

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update
Collage of AMA Council Members
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These councils shape doctors’ future. Now they’re all led by women.

Seven powerful AMA councils help set the course for U.S. health care. Learn about the seven women heading up these councils in 2020.

Health Equity
A physician looking out a window
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We can’t allow pandemic to set back women physicians’ advancement

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, says the COVID-19 pandemic could set back hard-won progress for women in medicine.

Health Equity
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AMA in the News: September 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2019.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
Women in Medicine advocates
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12 women using their platforms to advocate for physicians, patients

Learn more about a dynamic dozen of AMA members moving medicine on issues such as medical and media literacy, human trafficking and pediatric diseases.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Female doctor presenting to a group of physicians
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How to tackle burnout among women physicians

Physician burnout can affect male and female doctors in different ways. Here are some ways to address physician burnout among female physicians.

Physician Health
Megan Ranney, MD, Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD, and Faizah Shareef
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3 women in medicine whose lane is preventing gun violence

As the fight for better research and strong background checks continues, three women in medicine are taking strong stances to protect their patients from harm.

Public Health