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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Judicial Advocacy

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What you need to know about the Title X Rule

On March 5, 2019, the AMA filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.
Bruce K. Muma, MD

Leadership

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3 Min Read

Members Move Medicine: Designing new care models

As a leader, AMA member Bruce K. Muma, MD, works to build more reliable care processes and inspire other physicians to transform the health care system.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Which serum markers will be found?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 62-year-old woman with a history of arthritis comes to the physician for follow-up examination. Which serum markers will be found?
Woman talking on the phone

Med Student Health

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Medical students feeling burned out get a hotline for help

A peer support phone line provided a low-cost accessible solution aimed at relieving the stress of medical school. Learn how students are helping other students.
Physician with child patient

Physician Health

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4 Min Read

4 personal factors signaling your risk for physician burnout

Are you a physician younger than 55 or have a child under 21? Find out how much these and other demographic factors increase your risk of burnout.
Kori K. Krueger, MD

Leadership

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4 Min Read

Members Move Medicine: Placing patient at center of care

AMA member Kori K. Krueger, MD, partners with communities to address social determinants of health and barriers to care.
Bukky Ajagbe

Leadership

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4 Min Read

Bukky Ajagbe: Seeking diversity in medicine

AMA member Bukky Ajagbe strives to increase the number of minority medical students, while also addressing the needs of underserved communities.
Ved V. Gossain, MD

Leadership

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Ved V. Gossain, MD: Finding ways to improve the life of IMGs

AMA member Ved V. Gossain, MD, believes that despite the hardships of being a physician, it is still the best profession in the world.