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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1 prep: Identify drugs used in an experiment

A diagram shows changes in blood pressure and heart rate in an animal with intact reflexes in response to two drugs. Assume the antagonist's effects will last for the duration and the agonist's effects are transient.

International Medical Graduates

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Register to attend the AMA-IMG Section Interim Meeting

Register today for the AMA International Medical Graduates (IMG) Section Interim Meeting to be held Nov. 10-12 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando.

Improve GME

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Speak up about gaps in residency training

The AMA Residents and Fellows Section seeks participants for a project to develop or enhance resources and services to help during training.

Academic Physicians

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Network with academic colleagues Nov. 11 in Seattle

Academic physicians can register to attend the 2016 AMA Academic Physicians Section (APS) Interim Meeting, Nov. 11 at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle.

Resident Wellness

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Keys to promote empathy, reduce burnout in medical residency

An interview with Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a contributor to the New York Times Well blog, provides key insights into how medical residents can maintain empathy and compassion while reducing burnout and exhaustion.

Awards

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Senior physicians recognized for caring for the underserved

The AMA Foundation recognized 4 physicians for showing an extraordinary commitment to leadership, community service and care for those in need. Their areas of interest run the gamut from Ebola research to primary care.

Digital

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Medical innovation and digital snake oil: AMA CEO speaks out

Medical innovation must bring patients and physicians closer together for the common purpose of improving health outcomes. AMA CEO Dr. James L. Madara discusses why the public needs to be protected from unvalidated technologies.

AMA Elections

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Physicians elect AMA trustees, council members

Delegates at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting voted for officer positions—including president-elect, members for the Board of Trustees, speaker and vice speaker of the House of Delegates, and 6 seats on four councils.