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AMA presents Distinguished Service Award to former surgeon general

AMA honored Former Acting Surgeon General Boris D. Lushniak, M.D., MPH, with the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions in public health.

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AMA honors medical society exec with a lifetime achievement award

AMA honored Christine Ignaszak-Nadolny of the Medical Society of the County of Erie (MSCE), in New York, with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

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AMA honors former AAOS CEO with a lifetime achievement award

AMA presented Karen L. Hackett, former CEO of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Medical student Ramzy Meremikwu and Ted Grisell, MD
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Dynamic dozen honored at research symposium

Outstanding work recognized in areas such as cancer care outcomes, overlapping surgeries, statin use in patients with diabetes, and hospital lengths of stay.

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In patient satisfaction scores, what role does bias play?

Anecdotal reports of patient bias toward female and minority physicians are widespread. New research will explore how such attitudes translate into patients’ survey responses.

Health Equity
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Research to address senior women physicians’ challenges

They helped break barriers in medicine. Now, senior female physicians face daunting challenges such as retirement planning and parental caregiving.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and AMAF today announced the winners of the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

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Physicians honored for efforts to provide care to poor patients

For providing free care to underserved communities and inspiring others to engage in public service, several physicians were honored by the AMA Foundation.

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LGBTQ couple with their dog.
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New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities

The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.

Population Health