Willie Underwood III, MD, at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

AMA Elections

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Iowa dermatologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA today announced the election of Iowa dermatologist Marta J. Van Beek, M.D., M.P.H., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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AMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans

The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).

Improve GME
Stethoscope shaped as weighing scales
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Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

Research During Residency
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About the Council on Legislation (COL)

See how the Council on Legislation (COL) makes recommendations to the AMA Board of Trustees about legislation and regulations at the federal and state levels.

Council on Legislation
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Compendium of graduate medical education initiatives: AMA initiatives

Find an overview of AMA efforts and initiatives to help improv GME.

Improve GME
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Compendium of graduate medical education initiatives: AMA recommendations

The 2023 Compendium of Graduate Medical Education Initiatives report outlines key aspects from recent AMA proposals to address funding and governance of GME.

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Compendium of graduate medical education initiatives: AMA policies

A collection of AMA policies related to GME.

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2023 Compendium of GME Initiatives Report
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Graduate Medical Education initiatives and advocacy

The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.

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