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  What doctors wish patients knew about eating disorders
  
  Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect millions as disordered thoughts wreak havoc on the body. Learn more with the AMA.
  
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  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.
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  AMA STEPS Forward® webinar series
  
  The AMA's professional satisfaction and practice sustainability webinar series focuses on physician well-being, practice redesign and implementing telehealth.
  
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  The AMA’s Private Practice Simple Solutions are rapid learning cycles designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes that can immediately increase efficiency in private practices.
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- Advocacy in action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice
  
  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.
  
  Health systems science peer reviewed articles
  
  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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- Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) Resource Center
  
  As an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
  
  Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP): Outreach leader recruitment resources
  
  MSOP Outreach Leaders: Find all of the information you need for the year, including the leader guide, event resources, templates and more.
Medical Residents
- 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 AMA Annual Meeting: 7 issues to watch
  
  Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians and medical students will consider at the House of Delegates’ meeting June 9–14.
  
  Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings
  
  Access the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2022.
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  Find reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
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  MSS elections
  
  Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Medical Students Section (MSS).
  
  2023 OMSS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2023 OMSS Annual Meeting taking place June 9 in Chicago.
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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.
  
  Well-Being Communications Strategies
  
  How can leaders develop a culture that supports physician well-being? Join physician experts as hey tackle this question and offer actionable solutions.
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Press Releases

Jun 11, 2018 ·

AMA supports modifying leave policies to be inclusive of LGBTQ workers

New policy adopted at the AMA Annual Meeting calls for inclusive family and medical leave policies to support LGBTQ workers.

Press Releases

Jun 16, 2022 ·

AMA welcomes Biden administration focus on LGBTQ+ health

The AMA strongly supports reducing the risk of youth exposure to so-called conversion therapy, an unethical practice not based on medical and scientific evidence.

Press Releases

Jan 28, 2020 ·

AMA Foundation launches new plan to address LGBTQ health disparities

John D. Evans to chair AMA Foundation Commission for National LGBTQ Fellowship Program.

Press Releases

Nov 13, 2018 ·

AMA policy supporting survivors of LGBTQ intimate partner violence

The policy calls for physician awareness of IPV among LGBTQ patients, and funding for programs and services for survivors that do not discriminate against communities.

Advocacy Update

Jun 19, 2020 ·

June 19, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA affirms its commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights

In the latest spotlight, the AMA affirms its commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights.

Press Releases

Jun 13, 2016 ·

AMA president responds to Orlando mass shooting tragedy

As the nation's healers, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific, senseless murders in Orlando and a brazen, targeted attack on LGBTQ Americans.

Press Releases

Jun 15, 2020 ·

AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII cases

The AMA supports everyone’s access to quality, evidence-based health care regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Advocacy Update

Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update

Jun 19, 2020 ·

June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination and more National Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update

Apr 18, 2019 ·

April 18, 2019: State Advocacy Update

District of Columbia, New Jersey take steps to save lives and more in AMA's latest news on state health care advocacy.