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Physician holding patient's hand
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Elevating your voice, and medicine, for 175 years and counting

In 1847, the AMA set a high bar with the Code of Medical Ethics. Each day, we promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patient speaking to physician
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Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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SPS member profile: Andrew W. Gurman, MD

Learn more about SPS member Andrew W. Gurman, MD, former president of the American Medical Association.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
Kristen Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS
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Cardiovascular disease epidemiologist named JAMA’s new top editor

A “first-rate physician-scientist,” Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, of UCSF School of Medicine will helm JAMA Network starting in July.

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Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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Orthopaedic surgeons honor Dr. Gurman for a lifetime of leadership

As AMA president in 2016–2017, orthopaedic hand surgeon Andrew W. Gurman, MD, spoke up for patients. It was the capstone to a distinguished career.

Leadership
Retroville trade center on April 3, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine
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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 Viewpoints
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What we really need boosted is the overall vaccination rate

As CDC authorizes fourth COVID-19 shot for many, tens of millions still haven’t had a first dose. Doctors must redouble their efforts to change that.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA Thought Leadership series: Moving beyond a pandemic

Watch the AMA Thought Leadership series webinar, "Moving beyond a pandemic."

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Supporting and recognizing our nation’s physicians with Susan Bailey, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Susan R. Bailey, MD, on supporting and recognizing our nation’s physicians.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update