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Patient bias toward medical residents: How common is it?

Nearly all medical residents experience or witness bias from patients. The forms it takes and how frequently it is experienced varies, new research shows.

Physician Health
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How medical schools are redoubling fight against racism in medicine

The structural elements of racism that exist in other areas of society also prevail in medical education. Learn what medical schools are doing about it.

Medical School Diversity
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Combating racism in med ed to address health care disparities

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how combating racism within medical education helps address health care disparities.

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Medical School Diversity
AMA Update
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Top 10 stories from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Amid a tragic tide of COVID-19 cases, physicians from across the U.S. gathered virtually to improve public health during the pandemic and beyond.

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Workplace bullying must have absolutely no place in medicine

There’s no excuse for it, says the AMA House of Delegates. New AMA guidelines define bullying and detail how to create an organizational culture where it cannot thrive.

Physician Health
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AMA adopts new policy aimed at preventing bullying in medicine

New policy provides a formal definition of “workplace bullying” as well as guidelines for health care organizations.

Press Releases
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When patients are prejudiced, here’s what physicians should do

About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.

Physician Health
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AMA president urges: Rely on science to guide COVID-19 response

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. today addressed the Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, outlined ongoing challenges in the fight against COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Key tips for medical residents facing microaggressions

Learn with the AMA how and when to deal with the slights that members of marginalized groups face in medical settings.

Physician Health