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3 Min Read

2nd COVID class: What one medical school plans for new students

M1s starting in 2020 had an unprecedented medical school experience. Learn about what life will be like for this year’s first-year medical students.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 Min Read

Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, on trans individuals and impact of pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of transgender individuals during the pandemic.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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7 Min Read

Q&A: Amid deluge of COVID-19 info, she helps set things straight

A contributor to a COVID-19 blog and newsletter by physicians for physicians sounds off on the import of keeping up with the latest pandemic developments.

Infectious Diseases
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9 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, explains science behind CDC’s latest mask guidance

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the science behind the CDC's latest mask guidance.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
People in line for a vaccine
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Access, not hesitancy, now biggest barrier to COVID-19 vaccination

Former CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, details how making vaccination easier—offering it everywhere from barrooms to ballparks—is key.

Infectious Diseases
Balls balanced on scale
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4 Min Read

Physician practice: Why it’s not one size fits all

Doctors in private practice, integrated care and an employed physician model detail the pros and cons of a variety of practice modes.

Private Practices
Pen on paper
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 forces second look at 3 physician employment contract details

Residents and fellows entering practice should consider these physician contract elements in a new light given how the pandemic unfolded.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, on release of AMA's three-year equity roadmap [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 taking a look into AMA's three-year equity roadmap.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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3 Min Read

New AMA effort reenvisions a value framework for virtual care

Return on Health helps define and measure the benefits generated by digitally enabled care.

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