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How science communication is failing during COVID-19

Publicity—not evidence—too often drives reports on COVID-19 treatments, vaccines. Experts offer keys to greater accuracy that would help patients, physicians navigate the pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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Experts discuss how medical schools plan to accommodate students this fall

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series about how medical schools are adapting for the fall.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
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Streamlined approach helps physicians keep up with obesity education

With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.

Chronic Diseases
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Doctors, nurses, hospitals seek $100 billion in next COVID relief bill

Congress must provide relief to physicians and other front-line health care providers who have taken a huge financial hit during the pandemic.

Federal Advocacy
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As pandemic heightens learner inequities, med ed must address them

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an additional toll on those underrepresented in medicine. The AMA is offering guidance on how institutions can address the added burden.

Medical School Diversity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 20, 2020

In the news: Black children three times more likely to die following surgery, number of people infected with coronavirus may be much higher than reported and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Ready-made online courses an asset for residents during pandemic

As residency programs lean more heavily on remote learning, an AMA platform has made key improvements to better serve them.

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How the pandemic casts physician burnout in new light

COVID-19 is straining physicians in acute and ambulatory care settings in different ways. Learn more with AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD.

Physician Health