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Oct. 2, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on COVID-19 vaccine development: New AMA webinar series starts next week

COVID-19 vaccine development: New AMA webinar series starts next week in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Q&A: This med student company’s product could make hospitals safer

A medical student’s entrepreneurial venture that helps bring contaminated surfaces to light has taken on newfound importance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Med School Life
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How the pandemic has changed the residency application process

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 changes in the residency application process due to COVID-19.

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6 things doctors can do to boost flu vaccination among children

The flu vaccine can help prevent dreaded “twindemic” of influenza, COVID-19 this winter. AMA member Gregory Blaschke, MD, outlines keys to follow.

Infectious Diseases
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SPS member profile: Louise Andrew, MD, JD

Learn more about SPS member Louise Andrew, MD, JD, a retired emergency medicine physician.

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Dr. Fauci: Why FDA’s coronavirus vaccine review will be politics-free

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, details the layers of independent analysis involved in the review and approval of any vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2.

Infectious Diseases
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Nigel Girgrah, MD, discusses crisis fatigue contributing to physician stress

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 how health systems are supporting physician wellness during the pandemic.

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Physician Health
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Lisa MacLean, MD
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Q&A: As pandemic strains doctors, she leads Henry Ford’s response

As director of physician wellness at Henry Ford Health System, Lisa MacLean, MD, is monitoring the pandemic’s impact on the doctor workforce.

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Health System Spotlight
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AMA urges vaccinations as flu season clashes with COVID-19 pandemic

Routine vaccination is essential preventive care for children, adolescents, adults – including pregnant women – that should not be delayed because of pandemic.

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