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Medical student diversity sees uptick—for now

New AAMC enrollment data tells the tale, but sustaining the momentum will be hard in light of the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ruling. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity
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How medical student advocacy in 2023 will reshape medicine’s future

New AMA policies will shift the course of physician training on matters such as compassionate leave. Learn how AMA member medical students led the way.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Why U.S. health care must take steps to cut carbon emissions

The U.S. health system is responsible for 8.5% of the carbon emissions in the country. Learn about a collaborative effort working to change that.

Environmental Health
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Resident physicians: Is your social media habit a healthy one?

Like it or not, social media posts can provide insight into physician well-being. A doctor who has studied the topic among resident physicians offers tips.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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What's the difference between physician assistants and physicians?

Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Indian Health Service must act to lower staff physician vacancies

The Indian Health Service has reported regional staff vacancy rates of up to 41%. Learn with the AMA about how to address these physician shortages.

Sustainability
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Nov. 17, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting

Highlights from the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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4 hospitals, 4 compliance trainings for the doctor? Not anymore

The AMA wants doctors to get reciprocal credit for completing compliance training at other facilities. Some hospitals are taking up the idea.

Sustainability
Speaker Lisa Egbert, MD, and Vice Speaker John Armstrong, MD, during opening session of 2023 Interim Meeting of HOD
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Highlights from the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran Nov. 10–14.

Interim Meeting