How COVID-19 is affecting physicians of color across the country

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How med schools, residency programs can diversify doctor workforce

DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

Challenges faced by women physicians don’t disappear with age

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International Medical Education

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

The Trump proclamation blocking international medical graduates from entering the U.S. to train is not in the country’s best interest during a pandemic.

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Medical School Diversity

How med schools, residency programs can diversify doctor workforce

Medical schools and residency programs are changing admissions and selection processes to make America’s doctors look more like their patients.

Population Care

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: How cultural factors, health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Physician Diversity

DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration’s attempted rescission of DACA program was arbitrary and capricious in violation of federal law.

AMA Statements

AMA on U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

Our country relies on the skills and experiences of the hundreds of active physicians, plus medical students and residents who depend on DACA.

Public Health

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: AMA’s advocacy efforts for physician and patient protections

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Physician Diversity

Challenges faced by women physicians don’t disappear with age

Learn more about three issues that confront senior women physicians and should be addressed by the health care system to prevent and reduce physician burnout.

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Leadership

Dr. Harris made big mark as AMA president, but her work’s not over

In this Q&A, learn what AMA Immediate Past President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, sees in the year ahead for patients and physicians.

Essential Physician Diversity Tools & Resources

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Women Physicians Section

How COVID-19 affects IMGs

IMG physicians face an uncertain future as COVID-19 brings precarious visa status, lack of immigration protection and disrupted training.

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