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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.
Image of the White House.

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. 
Closeup of Capitol Hill

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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4 Min Read

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?
(Myphuong) Theresa Phan, MD

Leadership

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5 Min Read

Theresa Phan, MD: Impacting many patients through policy change

AMA member Theresa Phan, MD, at the end of middle school, saw herself in a white coat, wearing a stethoscope and listening to heart signs.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: East Asian woman experiences chest pain

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 30-year-old East Asian woman complains of chest pain. What is the most likely finding on the Holter monitor?
Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD: Providing better care for all children

Pediatrician and palliative care specialist AMA member Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD, is researching how to provide more patient-centered care for pediatric and adult patients with serious illnesses.