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  In this edition of Prioritizing Equity series, learn about the unique health care and social needs of patients experiencing houselessness.
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  Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment.
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  International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role in U.S. health care. Learn how the AMA works to help IMGs meet the nation’s health needs.
  
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  Discover the rich landscape of published articles in this field covering topics from the principles of teamwork to the future of health systems science.
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- How M4s can navigate, maximize new residency-application features
  
  Where do you want to go? How have your experiences shaped the physician you want to be? Residency applicants now can answer those questions on MyERAS.
  
  Eliminating medical school debt for students at UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine [Podcast]
  
  The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how one medical school eliminates medical school debt for students.
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- 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.
  
  4 things medical students should know about private practice
  
  Trained emergency physician Omar Maniya, MD, now leads a primary care practice. Learn his advice for medical students about this practice setting.
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- 2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
  
  Officials and members gather to elect officers and address policy at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting being held in Chicago, June 9-14, 2023.
  
  Advanced Marketing and Branding for Private Practices
  
  This webinar will discuss common issues that practices encounter around the implementation of basic marketing strategies in private practice.
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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.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

Jan 23, 2017 ·

Clinical guide helps integrate LGBT care into practice, education

Most physicians receive little or no training on how to care for LGBT patients. A new textbook provides expert clinical guidance and teaching resources.

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+.

Ceramic multi-colored rainbow

Population Care

Jun 23, 2022 ·

Q&A: How to build a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ clinic

Katherine Imborek, MD, explains how a one-night-a-week service at the University of Iowa grew into a clinic treating some 14,000 LGBTQ+ patients.

Desiray C. Bailey, MD

Leadership

Apr 23, 2019 ·

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.

Private Practices

Jun 22, 2022 ·

Creating a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients

In this episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, learn how to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients.

Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, an internal medicine resident

Leadership

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.

Health Equity

Jun 22, 2020 ·

Prioritizing Equity video series: LGBTQ Voices

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

Population Care

May 19, 2020 ·

How COVID-19 has amplified LGBTQ health care inequities

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the disparities in health care within the LGBTQ population.

Population Care

Jul 13, 2021 ·

Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black & LGBTQ+ patient population

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black and LGBTQ+ patients.