Why the AMA is committed to a diverse physician workforce

In patient satisfaction scores, what role does bias play?

Retire and stay active within the medical community

Women leaders in medicine: 3 paths to physician success

Press Releases

AMA: U.S. should open visas to international physicians amid COVID-19

Residents and fellow physicians are an important part of the health care teams serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Accelerating Change in Medical Education

Medical education in 2020: How we got here, where we’re headed

Learn about the AMA’s influential role in setting standards for U.S. medical education, and what’s being done to redesign undergraduate and graduate training for the 21st century.

AMA in the News

AMA in the News: February 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2020.

Physician Diversity

Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine: Resources for physicians

Promoting gender equity in medicine requires an acknowledgement of the underlying causes of gender-based disparities, creation of policies and resources that will promote gender equity.

Patrice Harris, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech

Leadership

AMA President Dr. Harris among top 25 minority leaders in medicine

Hospital and health system executives and others made this year’s Modern Healthcare list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

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Physician Diversity

Women leaders in medicine: 3 paths to physician success

The path toward a leadership position in medicine isn’t always easy for women. But it’s important to find—or create—growth experiences and meaningful connections wherever you can in your journey.

AMA in the News

AMA in the News: January 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2020.

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Physician Diversity

How surgical residents’ views on future earnings differ by gender

Male and female general surgery residents have similar career goals, but what they expect to earn in their first salary after residency differs significantly.

Essential Physician Diversity Tools & Resources

Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues

Minority Affairs Section

Senior Physicians Section

Women Physicians Section

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