Search results LGBTQ+ Population Care The AMA is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring they get the care they need. Read more. Press Releases Jun 13, 2023 · 20 Min Read Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, inaugurated as 178th AMA president Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, was sworn in today as the 178th president of the AMA. Dr. Ehrenfeld is the first openly gay person to serve as AMA president. Press Releases May 11, 2023 · 1 Min Read AMA statement on FDA removing restrictions for MSM blood donation AMA welcomes the FDA’s new guidance that removes outdated categorical restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men. Press Releases Jun 12, 2020 · 1 Min Read AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy. Press Releases Nov 19, 2019 · 5 Min Read AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Interim Meeting AMA adopts policies on conversion therapy ban, transgender inclusive EHRs, and racial pay equity in medicine. Press Releases Jun 29, 2023 · 2 Min Read SCOTUS affirmative action ruling “undermines the health of our nation” Supreme Court ruling restricts schools from considering race and ethnicity among the multiple factors in admissions policies. Press Releases May 13, 2020 · 3 Min Read AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Supreme Court filing For more than a decade, the AMA has advocated for expanded coverage and key health insurance reforms to help patients. Press Releases Jan 20, 2021 · 3 Min Read AMA applauds Biden Administration on first-day executive actions Measures address COVID-19 pandemic, racial equity, climate, re-engage with WHO. Press Releases Jun 14, 2022 · 3 Min Read Wisconsin anesthesiologist chosen as AMA president-elect Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H, an anesthesiologist from Wisconsin, was voted president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA). Press Releases Jun 11, 2019 · 4 Min Read Patrice A. Harris, M.D., inaugurated as 174th president of the AMA Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., was sworn in today as the 174th president of the AMA. Dr. Harris is the first African-American woman to hold the office. Press Releases Nov 16, 2019 · 10 Min Read AMA president speaks to delegates at Interim Meeting AMA President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., detailed AMA’s ongoing efforts to reinforce science and evidence-based approaches to remove barriers to patient care. Pagination Previous page Arrow left Created with Sketch. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Arrow left Created with Sketch.