Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues The AMA Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues provides a forum within the AMA to address the needs of LGBTQ physicians, medical students and patients. Leadership Apr 23, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Desiray C. Bailey, MD: Advocating for the LGBTQ community As a retired physician, AMA member Desiray C. Bailey, MD, helps shape policy and education, and improve access and competent health care for LGBTQ patients. Interim Meeting Nov 4, 2022 · 15 MIN READ Interim Meeting education sessions Find dates, times, CME opportunities and more information about education sessions offered during the 2022 Interim Meeting. Patient Support & Advocacy Sep 3, 2019 · 5 MIN READ 10 women in medicine who advocate for underserved populations Find out how these AMA members are working to improve access to high-quality care for patients. Interim Meeting Nov 14, 2019 · 4 MIN READ 2019 AMA Interim Meeting is underway—7 issues to watch Track the big issues that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their meeting Nov. 14–19 in San Diego. Leadership Nov 8, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Haidn E. Foster: Members Move Medicine: Advancing LGBTQ medical education Medical student Haidn E. Foster chose a career in medicine after finally being diagnosed and treated for a longstanding chronic condition. He knew he had to help others find wellness too. Leadership May 5, 2018 · 2 MIN READ Carl G. Streed Jr., MD: Seeking better care for LGBTQ patients AMA member Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, has combined his love for research and devotion to service by becoming a physician. Leadership Aug 17, 2018 · 3 MIN READ Shilpen Patel, MD: “A chance to make a difference every day” AMA member Shilpen Patel, MD, is a physician leader, patient advocate, medical researcher and new technology developer. Interim Meeting Nov 16, 2018 · 22 MIN READ Highlights from the 2018 AMA Interim Meeting Catch up with the news from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. Awards Jun 13, 2022 · 7 MIN READ How these 6 physicians are making a difference in medicine The AMA Foundation has honored six doctors with the 2022 Excellence in Medicine Awards for their altruism, advocacy and professional contributions. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page Arrow left Created with Sketch.