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Public Health Infectious Diseases

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Physician who contracted Ebola among award winners

Dr. Kent Brantly, medical director of the only Ebola treatment unit in southern Liberia, received the AMA Foundation the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine. Three other physicians received awards for exemplifying medicine’s highest values: leadership, community service and dedication to treating underserved patients.

About Board of Trustees

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Facing challenges strengthens physician-patient bond: AMA president

In an address during the opening session of the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting, AMA President Robert M. Wah, MD, congratulated physicians on undertaking numerous challenges that, once solved, will strengthen the physician-patient relationship and make the practice of medicine better.

House of Delegates Annual Meeting

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Creativity, united voice will improve nation's health: AMA CEO

AMA Executive Vice President and CEO James L. Madara, MD, addressed the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting. He noted that crafting a “culture of innovation and collaboration” across all aspects of health care will propel physicians to continue shaping the future of medicine.

Advocacy Public Health Advocacy

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Value-based payment isn't about skyrocketing costs

Patient care is poised to change dramatically as new value-based models of payment overtake traditional arrangements. According to physician leaders, this shift in the health care environment will be a “game changer” for reasons that go far beyond economic considerations.

Practice Management Physician Health

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Three ways to improve physicians' professional satisfaction

Physicians often feel exhausted and overburdened. Three ways to prevent burnout and professional satisfaction make it easier for physicians to practice so they can focus on patients and relieve some of that stress.

Member Groups (Sections) Senior Physicians

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Meeting highlights from the AMA Senior Physicians Section

The AMA Senior Physicians Section (SPS) sponsored an education program titled “The aging physician: Possibilities and perils” as part of its annual meeting.

Member Groups (Sections) Medical Students

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Meeting highlights of the AMA Section on Medical Schools

AMA policy review, education sessions and networking opportunities with academic physician colleagues were highlights of the 2015 AMA Section on Medical Schools (SMS) Annual Meeting.

Member Groups (Sections) Residents & Fellows

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Meeting Highlights from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section

The AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) kicked off its annual meeting with a welcome reception. Medical students had opportunities to ask residents and fellows about the transition to residency and becoming members of the section. The section hosted four educational sessions.