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Todd Askew discusses AMA advocacy priorities in 2021

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 AMA's advocacy efforts and COVID-19 in the new year.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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Q&A: Doctor offers free COVID-19 tests on streets of Philadelphia

Ala Stanford, MD, has led an effort that’s conducted 20,000 COVID-19 tests in City of Brotherly Love’s mostly Black neighborhoods. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Mira Irons, MD, discusses more efficient distribution of vaccines

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 delays in the distribution of vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 28, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine distribution, COVID-19 and children, viral load of COVID-19 patients may indicate illness severity, new coronavirus strain in U.S.

Publications & Newsletters
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Q&A: Pandemic’s lasting impact on the future of residency selection

NYU’s Patrick Cocks, MD, explores how residency programs have adjusted to COVID-19 and which changes will last once herd immunity is achieved.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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SPS member profile: John Bramhall, MD, PhD

Learn more about SPS member John Bramhall, MD, PhD, associate medical director of the Harborview Medical Center.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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How the Texas Medical Association got millions of masks to doctors

After getting 23 million masks, what do you do next? The state of Texas called the Texas Medical Association to distribute the masks where they were needed.

Infectious Diseases
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Why some patients may vacillate on COVID-19 vaccination

Medical mistrust, long-term safety will be part of the conversation in 2021. Here’s how news organizations can help doctors explore them responsibly.

Infectious Diseases
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Top health organizations to help providers understand COVID-19 vaccination questions

CDC, HHS, AMA among groups helping providers prep for patient questions

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