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AMA honors New York executive with Lifetime Achievement Award

The AMA honored Stuart Samuel Friedman, former executive director of the Suffolk County Medical Society (SCMS), with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

Press Releases
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AMA honors California executive with Lifetime Achievement Award

The AMA honored Susan Hogeland, executive vice president of the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

Press Releases
G. Ray Callas, MD
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AMA Medal of Valor goes for Texas doctor’s Hurricane Harvey service

During the Category 4 hurricane’s aftermath, anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, selflessly put the safety and comfort of patients and neighbors before everything else.

Interim Meeting
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Student SOS: 6 ways to avoid “distress” in medical school

Studies show nearly 50 percent of medical students experience burnout. Take time to learn the key signs of “student distress,” so you can boost well-being during medical school.

Med Student Health
Hunter M. Pattison, MD, an emergency medicine resident
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Hunter Pattison, MD: An advocate for local, national peers

AMA member Hunter Pattison, MD, is an emergency medicine resident who sees the impact of organized medicine at the local, national and specialty levels.

Leadership
Tamaan K. Osbourne-Roberts, MD
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Tamaan K. Osbourne-Roberts, MD: Treating patients, shaping policy

AMA member and family physician Tamaan K. Osbourne-Roberts, MD, sees policymaking an extension of Hippocratic Oath’s call to apply “all measures which are required.”

Leadership
Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD
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Mildred Olivier, MD: Reducing disparities in the profession

AMA member Mildred Olivier, MD, was inspired by her Haitian-born parents to join the field of medicine and remains involved in global health.

Leadership
Top doctors
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Every doctor you’ve admired has dealt with burnout

Seven high-achieving doctors talk about their experiences with physician burnout. Learn their advice for addressing physician burnout.

Physician Health
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CME achievement unlocked: How the AMA PRA credit system helps you

Find out more about the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award credit system and its benefits for physicians for meeting CME requirements.

AMA PRA Credit System