Leadership Viewpoints

Preparing physicians for the world as it is

The effort to understand which conditions foster health—and which create inequities—must be reinforced in medical school and extend throughout a physician’s career.

Press Releases

AMA convenes more than 500 innovators for ChangeMedEd Conference

Announces nearly $400,000 in grants and unveils new innovations as part of AMA’s ongoing effort to transform physicians training.

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Preparing for Medical School

How to line up great medical school letters of recommendation

Having good letters of recommendation is key for getting into the medical school of your choice. Follow this advice from the AMA.

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Accelerating Change in Medical Education

How medical schools are putting high-value care in the spotlight

Tomorrow’s physicians must understand how to implement high-value care, starting in medical school. Learn more from the AMA about three innovative efforts to make that happen.

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Accelerating Change in Medical Education

Why you need to be a systems thinker in health care

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and practicing doctors look at all parts of medicine and think critically about their interaction.

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Improve GME

4 steps for medical residents to spearhead quality improvement

The surest path to positive change is to combine commitment with a proven model for action. Learn how in a module just for physicians in training.

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, AMA’s chief health equity officer, speaking at a recent education session at the AMA.

Medical School Diversity

4 ways medical education is working toward health equity

Creating a more equitable health care system will be a long journey. Find out more from the AMA about the role medical education is playing.

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Transition to Practice

Anatomy of a lawsuit: What medical residents need to know

A medical liability case can represent a years-long trek through the legal system. Understand the basics before getting to the courthouse door.

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