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Board of Trustees

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology, was re-elected vice speaker of the American Medical Association in June 2020.

Board of Trustees

Bruce A. Scott, MD

Bruce A. Scott, MD, board-certified in both otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, was re-elected as speaker of the American Medical Association in June 2020.

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Physician Health Jun 18, 2020

4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Learn more about some of the reasons physicians and other health professionals may experience moral distress as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Board of Trustees

Susan R. Bailey, MD

Susan R. Bailey, MD, an allergist/immunologist from Fort Worth, Texas, was elected president of the American Medical Association in June 2020.

Council on Science & Public Health

Dayna Isaacs

Dayna Isaacs holds the position of medical student member on the Council on Science & Public Health at the American Medical Association.

Council on Constitution & Bylaws

Anna S. Heffron

Anna S. Heffron is a student member on the Council on Constitution & Bylaws at the American Medical Association.

Special Meeting Jun 8, 2020

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

The South Carolina family physician won by acclamation during a virtual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Learn about the other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

Press Releases Jun 7, 2020

Susan R. Bailey, M.D., inaugurated as 175th president of the AMA

Texas allergist becomes third consecutive woman to hold office.

Public Health Jun 4, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Why it’s essential to improve data collection and reporting

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the need for improved data collection and reporting.

Residency

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on residency

Get answers to questions asked on how the AMA is advocating for resident and fellow physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Polling during a public health crisis: What doctors must know

How physician practice reopening is going in 6 states

4 tips for incorporating telemedicine into clinical training

AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Resident questions on advocacy, wellness and health equity

March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 6, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

Essential Tools & Resources

Membership Moves Medicine™

AMA House of Delegates

Constitution and Bylaws

PolicyFinder

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Bruce A. Scott, MD

4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Susan R. Bailey, MD

Dayna Isaacs

Anna S. Heffron

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

Susan R. Bailey, M.D., inaugurated as 175th president of the AMA

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Why it’s essential to improve data collection and reporting

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on residency

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