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Physician who discovered CTE in NFL players gets AMA’s highest honor

Pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, MBA, MPH, received the Distinguished Service Award for being the first to recognize brain abnormalities in NFL players.

Injury & Violence
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AMA presents distinguished service award to Dr. Omalu

Dr. Bennet Omalu, whose work and life inspired the 2015 Will Smith film, “Concussion,” received the award at the AMA’s Interim Meeting.

Press Releases
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Parental leave in GME: Two physicians recognized for research

Two physicians will conduct one of the first studies in more than 20 years on present-day parental leave across medical specialties in graduate medical education (GME). They received a grant from the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

Health Equity
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Senior physicians recognized for caring for the underserved

The AMA Foundation recognized 4 physicians for showing an extraordinary commitment to leadership, community service and care for those in need. Their areas of interest run the gamut from Ebola research to primary care.

Awards
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36 med students, young physicians recognized as future leaders

Three dozen med students, residents and early career physicians received recognition for their work. Awards cover reducing health care disparities, as well as non-clinical leadership in advocacy, community service and education.

Awards
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AMA competition recognizes 3 health care technology innovations 

A healthier nation is the focus of an AMA competition for technology solutions to shape 21st century medicine. Three teams were recognized for efforts bring innovative ideas to the realities of patient care.

Digital
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AMA awards best new ideas for creating a healthier nation

The AMA recognized health care innovators at the organization's inaugural Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge.

Press Releases
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AMA president honors late Kentucky commissioner of health

AMA President Steven J. Stack, M.D., today awarded the late Rice C. Leach, M.D., a presidential citation for his lifetime commitment to public service.

Press Releases
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AMA starts search for the best new ideas to create a healthier nation

The AMA announced the launch of the AMA Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge, offering prizes that total $50,000.

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