AMA Routine Screening Community of Practice

Meet with experts and other clinicians at the AMA Routine Screening of Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Office hours available through July.

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For this doctor, LGBTQ+ care is about the mission and the moment

The chair of the AMA’s newest section, Shail Maingi, MD, feels new urgency for the AMA’s advocacy and policymaking.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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AMA Update for June 27, 2025: AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award and the need for LGBTQ health education
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AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award and the need for LGBTQ health education

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about LGBTQ+ health education.

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AMA Update
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AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award and the need for LGBTQ health education [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about LGBTQ+ health education.

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AMA Update Podcast

OutCare Health equity training & CME

Offering resources and accredited training to help improve LGBTQ+ health care outcomes. 

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AMA statement on United States v. Skrmetti

Supreme Court decision opens door to further government intrusion and interference into medicine.

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Mpox is a public health threat and the U.S. should be prepared

There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

Health Equity

LGBTQ+ health & HIV care CME

Increase your ability to deliver equitable, affirming care and expand prevention services with education from Whitman-Walker Institute. 

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What it takes for health systems to lead on LGBTQ+ patient care

The country’s foremost benchmarking survey shows which organizations are advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ patients. Learn more with the AMA.

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Health System Spotlight
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Blood-donation changes bring equity. Next step: tissue rules.

Amid blood shortage, following the science could boost supply while battling LGBTQ+ stigma. Tissue-donation rules also should be revamped.  

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