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Public Health Injury & Violence

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AMA calls for background checks, wait periods to prevent gun violence

The AMA adopted policy calling for background checks and a waiting period for all firearms purchasers. It builds on numerous AMA policies that support increased firearm safety to reduce and prevent firearm violence.
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Code of Medical Ethics modernized for first time in 50 years

Physicians approved a major update of the nearly 170-year-old AMA Code of Medical Ethics. The code was modernized for the first time in 50 years to keep pace with changes in medical practice.

Member Groups (Sections) Medical Students

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AMA Medical Student Section: 2016 AMA Annual Meeting highlights

More than 600 medical students from across the country formalized policy on health care issues affecting medical students and participated in various programming and networking events at the 2016 National Medical Student Meeting, held June 9-11 in Chicago.

Practice Management Digital

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Medical technology development requires physician input

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, addressed the annual meeting on the development of technology tools in medicine. Physician input can make sure digital products enrich the physician-patient relationship.

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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Putting patients at the center of health care: Medicine that works

The complexities of U.S. health care takes its toll on patients and physicians. Three stories look at the need to put patients back at the center of health care and see new ways to make the medical system better.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lazarus

Learn what daily life is like as an obesity specialist. Dr. Ethan Lazuras, an officer of the Obesity Medicine Association, helps med students decide if this career is right for them.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be in endocrine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Krishnamurthy

Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.
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Practice Management Physician Health

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Burnout driving physicians to cut down work hours

A Mayo Clinic study of physician burnout and diminished work satisfaction showed a direct correlation with a reduction in hours. Older male physicians are the largest segment cutting back hours. Worries about physician shortages grow.