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Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

Health Equity
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International Medical Graduate experience in medicine

Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.

International Med Ed
William Weber, MD, MPH
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Emergency physician sees impact of patients’ unmet social needs

AMA member William Weber, MD, MPH, is working to improve care and access for all patients—including those who are incarcerated. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Psychiatrist’s research, advocacy advances mental health equity

Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellow Stephanie Eng, MD, wants to help extend care for her patients in ways that go beyond the clinical encounter.

Health Equity
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CME modules help doctors get at root causes of health inequities

Earn up to 9 CME credit by catching up with insights from the National Health Equity Grand Rounds Learning Series.

Health Equity
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
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AMA’s first chief health equity officer to depart at year’s end

Under Dr. Aletha Maybank’s direction and guidance, the AMA has become a relevant national voice on equity in medicine and an important ally to organizations that have long been committed to this work.

Leadership
James L. Madara, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting of the HOD
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Outgoing AMA CEO Dr. Madara urges action on governance

To boost its position as physicians’ powerful ally, the AMA must represent doctors from all practice settings said James L. Madara, MD. 

Interim Meeting
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Nov 21, 2024 ·
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National Health Equity Grand Rounds: Narrative Transformation for Equity in Health

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, Narrative Transformation for Equity in Health, will be held Nov. 21, 2024.

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Events
National Health Equity Grand Rounds
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Building a network to advance equity in professional societies

The new Equitable Professional Societies Network gives doctors and other health professionals powerful tools to ramp up their work on health equity.

Health Equity