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Leadership

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3 Min Read

Scott Pasichow, MD: Brotherly love led to medicine

AMA member Scott Pasichow, MD, was inspired by the care and compassion exhibited by the nurses and doctors caring for his brother who had cancer.
Zarah U. Iqbal, MD

Leadership

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Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH: Following in her mother’s footsteps

AMA member Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH, advocates for the most marginalized children in her community who have been denied resources and opportunities.
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Ethics

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3 Min Read

Physician’s duty doesn’t shrink as health care organizations get bigger

Physicians are increasingly employed by large organizations. Find out how to navigate some features of organizational cultures and hierarches that can influence patient care.
James Madara, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech

Infectious Diseases

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3 Min Read

COVID-19: How the AMA is supporting physicians on the front lines

EVP & CEO James L. Madara, MD outlines the three essentials aspects of the AMA’s COVID-19 response strategy and highlights recent successes.
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Infectious Diseases

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2 Min Read

Emergency steps needed to boost production of PPE for COVID-19

Physicians, nurses and hospitals call on president to use the Defense Production Act to increase production of COVID-19 personal protection equipment. 
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Infectious Diseases

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2 Min Read

COVID-19 economic stimulus must aid struggling physician practices

Congress urged to pass economic stimulus legislation to support and sustain physicians and their practices during COVID-19 emergency.
Deepak Kumar, MD

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Deepak Kumar, MD: Making meaningful change as a surgeon

AMA member Deepak Kumar, MD, found that surgery offered an opportunity for him to see the outcomes on a long-term basis.

USMLE® Step 3

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man with alcoholism has severe abdominal pain

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 49-year-old man with alcoholism is complaining of severe abdominal pain. What is the plan for his nutritional needs?