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AMA Marks 175th Anniversary

The AMA has been the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care and an unrivaled force promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

Targeting civilians and health care in war is unconscionable

The Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, hospitals and clinics are outrageous and must stop now. Learn how you can aid medical relief efforts.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 MIN READ

Senseless war in Ukraine sparks physician aid response

AMA joins counterparts around the world to decry outrageous attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities. Learn how physicians can help the war’s victims.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Why BP must be top of mind at every Black woman’s doctor visit

Learn more with the AMA about compelling messages backed up by helpful resources that can help reverse the hypertension trend in Black communities.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

Vaccine champion Dr. Peter Hotez lands one of AMA’s highest honors

The Houston vaccine developer and physician-scientist is one of four Texas doctors honored for stepping up big during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

Awards
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3 MIN READ

Discover 7 remarkable medical students who moved medicine in 2021

Amid the strains of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, many medical students have contributed outside the classroom. Learn about seven of them.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

6 medical students’ health equity commitment lead to scholarships

Learn why the AMA Foundation is celebrating these medical students’ work to improve the health of people from historically marginalized communities.

Awards
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6 MIN READ

Why organized medicine must “clean up” to advance health equity

The AMA and other physician organizations offer candid apologies for their history of racial exclusion. Learn why that’s needed to right today’s wrongs.

Health Equity
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36 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Beyond an apology to restorative justice

In this Prioritizing Equity Spotlight session, a panel of leaders discusses the pathways to equity both within their organizations and across medicine.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series