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  AMA advocacy 2022 efforts
  
  The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.
  
  Rapid collaborations drive research in COVID-19 and beyond
  
  The pandemic served as a catalyst in accelerating research on mRNA vaccines and telehealth. Learn more with the AMA.
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  16. Career Development
  Physician-to-physician: Starting a peer-support program with Mark Greenawald, MD
  
  AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about starting a peer-support program.
  
  How group affiliation allows pediatrician to practice independently
  
  Privia Health helped an academic pediatric neurologist move to private practice because even DIYers can use assistance on the business side.
Education
- Competency-based innovations at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
  
  Learn how the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine is evolving competency-based tools across the medical education continuum.
  
  Voices from the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium
  
  Each month, the AMA highlights institutions that are part of the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to showcase their work with the consortium and innovations in medical education.
Medical Students
- How to effectively use program signaling as a residency applicant
  
  Offered by 18 specialties this residency application cycle, program signaling can help medical students land the residency interviews they want most.
  
  Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: What does this bone marrow biopsy reveal?
  
  Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The patient has fullness on the left side of his abdomen. Learn about his test results and see if you can correctly diagnose.
Medical Residents
- Advice for young, job-seeking physicians on assessing practice culture
  
  Learn what physicians seeking their first job after residency should know to get a beat on whether a practice’s culture is the right fit.
  
  4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent
  
  The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.
Health Care Advocacy
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  6. Advocacy Update
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  8. State Advocacy
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  Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on the Inflation Reduction Act
  
  Bill addresses 3 major health issues but not Medicare pay reform in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
  
  Aug. 19, 2022: National Advocacy Update
  
  New ways to engage specialists in accountable care organizations and more in the latest State Advocacy Updates.
Member Benefits
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  AMA membership for ECFMG
  
  The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
  
  AMA Morning Rounds®: Your daily dose of health care news
  
  Get your daily dose of health care news with AMA Morning Rounds®. Learn more.
Organization
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House of Delegates
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  Future meetings of the AMA House of Delegates
  
  Review the dates for future Annual and Interim Meetings of the AMA House of Delegates.
  
  HOD Interim Meeting agenda
  
  Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2022 HOD Interim Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Councils
- Certification & licensure: Council on Medical Education reports
  
  Explore reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
  
  AMA policy: Council on Medical Education reports
  
  Read reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Member Groups (Sections)
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  3. Academic Physicians
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  6. International Medical Graduates
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  8. Minority Affairs
  9. Organized Medical Staff
  10. Private Practice Physicians
  11. Residents & Fellows
  12. Senior Physicians
  13. Women Physicians
  14. Young Physicians
  2022 LGBTQ & Allies Caucus Interim Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2022 LGBTQ & Allies Caucus Interim Meeting taking place Nov. 11 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
  
  2022 APS Interim Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2022 APS Interim Meeting taking place Nov. 11 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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- 2024 State Advocacy Summit
  
  AMA State Advocacy Summit will be held on Jan. 11-13, 2024 in Amelia Island, Florida.
  
  2023 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
  
  Officials and members gather to address policy at the AMA Interim Meeting.
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Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues

LGBTQ leadership opportunities

The AMA is your powerful ally in providing you with leadership opportunities in the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues.

Population Care

Advocating for the LGBTQ community

Review issue briefs and talking point that focus on topics impacting the LGBTQ community, including conversion therapy, gender-affirming care and access to public utilities.

Population Care

Preventing suicide in LGBTQ youth

LGBTQ youth suicide facts and information

Population Care

Understanding LGBTQ health issues

Understanding LGBTQ health issues

Population Care

Creating an LGBTQ-friendly practice

Physicians who create an environment where all patients feel welcome can better meet their patients' often complex health care needs.

Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues

LGBTQ & Allies November 2020 Caucus agenda

Read the agenda for the virtual LGBTQ & Allies Caucus November 2020 Meeting.

Health Equity

Jun 22, 2020 ·

Prioritizing Equity video series: LGBTQ Voices

Watch the latest Prioritizing Equity YouTube video series: LGBTQ Voices.

Rainbow flags lined up in a row

Population Care

With new president, strong signs on LGBTQ inclusion and health

Biden moves to reverse ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the military and nominates historic first for upper echelons at HHS.

Population Care

Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

On June 24, 2021, the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues and Minority Affairs Section held a webinar featuring on the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+.

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

Population Care

Nov 30, 2018 ·

Navy veteran: The AMA stands up for LGBTQ people in the military

Fight to make service open to all continues. A physician leader and combat veteran highlights AMA’s advocacy for vets and LGBTQ people in the military.