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Digital

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Physicians (finally) get a say in tech development

The future of health IT just grew brighter Tuesday with the unveiling of a new collaboration space that will ensure that physicians’ perspectives and needs are taken into account from Day 1 as entrepreneurs develop new technologies. This space will give physicians a chance to collaborate with health care entrepreneurs both physically and virtually on solutions to frustrating practice challenges and opportunities to advance medicine.

Leadership

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AMA members take on new med ed leadership roles

These AMA members were recently appointed by external organizations to leadership positions. These individuals were nominated by the AMA to the respective organizations. Each organization made the final appointment decision from among the candidates it received:

Research in Residency

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Publish like a pro: 5 expert strategies for innovative research

Whether you’re training in an academic medical center, teaching first-year students or investigating novel topics as a fellow, publishing research can boost your CV and make you a more appealing candidate to employers. Follow these expert strategies to effectively write and publish research on innovations in graduate medical education (GME).

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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21 more schools tapped to transform physician training

A panel of medical education leaders has selected 21 new members of the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to transform the way future physicians will be trained.

Ethics

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New era of high-value care meets medical ethics

Medicine is entering the era of high-value care—and physician stewardship is at its core. Should a physician provide care that may only be marginally beneficial because a patient requests it? Learn about other questions and physicians’ ethical obligations in managing health care resources.

Medicare & Medicaid

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EHR meaningful use doomed unless Congress steps in

Congress just received an urgent call to action from physicians: Unless lawmakers intervene in the federal electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program, physicians likely will abandon the program completely.

Medical School Diversity

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Here's what this year's medical class looks like

More students are entering medicine than ever before, and diversity among students continues to rise, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. A record-breaking 20,630 students enrolled in medical school in 2015.

Improve GME

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How a student network sparked a stronger med school curriculum

Students are exploring creative ways to share project ideas and collaborate with faculty to transform physician training. Here’s how one student leveraged his peer network to help pilot a new curriculum and spur future student innovation.