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Kentucky physician elected vice speaker to AMA House of Delegates

Today, the AMA announced the election of Bruce A. Scott, M.D., a Louisville, Kentucky otolaryngologist, as the vice speaker to the AMA’s House of Delegates.

Press Releases
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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

Health Equity
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Physician who contracted Ebola among award winners

Dr. Kent Brantly, medical director of the only Ebola treatment unit in southern Liberia, received the AMA Foundation the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine. Three other physicians received awards for exemplifying medicine’s highest values: leadership, community service and dedication to treating underserved patients.

Infectious Diseases
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Lighten student loan debt with scholarship

The cost of medical education may be high, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be crushed by debt. Lighten your student loan debt by applying for one of six scholarships from the AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award.

Prep for Med School
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One way residents can prepare to be tomorrow's leaders

Today’s residents and medical students are training to be not only skilled physicians but also leaders of the health care system. Get training to make a difference in the profession, and be recognized as a positive influence on health care, through a special leadership award program.

Residency Life
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How to honor physicians who are making a difference

The AMA Foundation presents the annual awards to honor physicians who embody the highest values of the medical profession: altruism, public service and dedication to patient care. 

Awards
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How AMA Foundation is advancing U.S. public health, med ed

Physicians, residents and medical students are making inroads into improving public health and promoting excellence in medical education through the AMA Foundation.

Foundation
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Underserved communities to get help preventing diabetes

An estimated 86 million American adults have prediabetes, but only one in 10 of these people knows they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Fifteen free and charitable clinics across the country will receive funding to help reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes as part of two grant programs from the AMA Foundation and AmeriCares.

Prevention & Wellness
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21 students selected as outstanding doctors of tomorrow

A group of outstanding fourth-year medical students from across the country were announced as recipients of the Physicians of Tomorrow Awards from the AMA Foundation. The 21 honored students, chosen for their academic excellence and financial need, will each receive $10,000 to assist with their medical school tuition.

Awards