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AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Experts explore health equity within the COVID-19 pandemic

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 top developments in health equity and more.

David Welsh, MD

Leadership

David Welsh, MD: Working hard to put patients first again

AMA member David Welsh, MD, was 6 years old when his family doctor saved his life. That moved him to grow up to help others just like his childhood physician heroes.

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Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.

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Public Health

Why it’s time to pull the plug on e-cigarette ads

The problem goes beyond the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. 8 in 10 teens see e-cigarette ads, and 40% of 12th-graders have vaped nicotine.

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Physician Health

5 steps to prevent physician ergonomic injuries in your organization

Preventing ergonomic injuries not only helps keep the physician comfortable, but it makes the workplace safer. Follow these steps to reduce injuries.

David J. Welsh, MD

Council on Science & Public Health

David J. Welsh, MD, MBA

David J. Welsh, MD, MBA holds the position of chair for the Organized Medical Staff Section Governing Council and is a member of the Council on Science & Public Health at the American Medical Association.

Ali Bokhari, MD

Council on Science & Public Health

Ali Bokhari

Ali Bokhari holds the position of medical student member on the Council on Science & Public Health and student councilor on the Medical Student Section (MSS) Councilors & Representatives at the American Medical Association.

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Council on Science & Public Health

Corliss A. Varnum, MD

Corliss A. Varnum is a member on the Council on Science & Public Health at the American Medical Association.

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