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AMA in the NewsJun 23, 2021

AMA in the News: June 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2021.

LeadershipJun 15, 2021

Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

Press ReleasesJun 14, 2021

New AMA policy opposes “excited delirium” diagnosis

New policy addresses reports that show use of “excited delirium," pharmacological interventions such as ketamine as justification for excessive police force

Special MeetingJun 11, 2021

Dr. Madara: AMA’s trusted voice marshaled to advance health equity

Americans turn to AMA for guidance amid the pandemic, says CEO James L. Madara, MD. Now the AMA is pushing upstream to tackle inequities.

Press ReleasesJun 11, 2021

AMA CEO highlights bold initiatives, 10 years of membership growth

2020 marked greatest year-over-year membership jump in 70 years.

Press VideosJun 11, 2021

James L. Madara, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

Watch James L. Madara, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Minority AffairsJun 6, 2021

MAS June 2021 Meeting highlights

Read highlights from the virtual MAS June 2021 Meeting.

Health EquityMay 26, 2021

AMA’s equity blueprint: 3 things to know from one of its architects

Learn more from AMA Chief Health Equity Officer Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, about the AMA’s vision for equity and justice in medicine.

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AMA Equity Plan 2021-2023

Embedding equity into medicine requires planning and honesty. To meet this moment, the AMA has developed a plan to advance racial and social justice.

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You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Michael Anderson, MD, MBA, on effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies

Q&A: Boosting communication to cut doctors’ information overload

Illinois court could lower proof burden in medical negligence cases

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

June 2021: Kaplan MCAT stumpers put premeds to the test

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

June 18, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Gympass for AMA members

Health & wellness discounts

Council & committee nominations

House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Council on Medical Service reports

Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

YPS June 2021 Meeting highlights

United States Adopted Names approved stems

CPT to expand seats on CPT Editorial Panel