Clear Search
·
5 Min Read

Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
·
2 Min Read

AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

Press Releases
Stack of documents
·
6 Min Read

Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
2 Min Read

Bullying in the health care workplace: A guide to prevention & mitigation

Download the PDF to learn how to prevent workplace aggression issues—harassment and violence in the workplace are barriers to achieving successful patient outcomes.

Physician Health
Hand opening a door
·
3 Min Read

Universal health coverage is within our reach

Meaningful and affordable health coverage is a goal we all must support, especially during a public health crisis the magnitude of COVID-19.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
11 Min Read

Hospital & residency program closure implications FAQs

Guide designed to answer some of the frequently asked questions posed by residents and fellows faced with the closure of their hospital or residency program.

Resident Advocacy
·
4 Min Read

Will the U.S. get its first supervised drug consumption site?

As a federal appeals court weighs the question, the AMA details the evidence showing such facilities can save lives and improve public health.

Judicial Advocacy
·
16 Min Read

Patrice Harris, MD, MA, on prioritizing mental health as we enter the winter months [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing prioritizing mental health during the winter months for physicians and patients.

series
Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Person in hospital room looking out the window
·
5 Min Read

Race-based medicine is wrong. How should physicians oppose it?

Race is a social construct, not a biological or genetic category. Learn how to help dismantle practices based on the false idea of racial essentialism.

Health Equity