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4 Min Read

Boost for 3 big ideas to improve diversity in medical education

The U.S. physician workforce doesn’t look like the nation. Learn how ambitious efforts to change that picture are getting a helping hand.

Medical School Diversity
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Another year of virtual residency interviews: What M4s should know

Fourth-year medical students can learn about the challenges—and advantages—of doing residency program interviews via videoconferencing.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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15 Min Read

An in-depth look at kids and COVID vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [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 discussing COVID-19 vaccine authorization for children in the 5 to 11 age group.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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An in-depth look at kids and COVID vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 vaccine authorization for children in the 5 to 11 age group.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Telehealth is here to stay, but payment is key to future use

Learn how telemedicine has come so far in areas such as HIPAA-compliant platforms, and what it will take to make sure it continues to flourish.

Digital
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750,000 COVID-19 deaths a heavy toll. Now we can prevent many more.

Devastating milestone serves as a reminder that the COVID-19 global pandemic is not over, say doctors, nurses and hospitals. Precautions must continue.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 1, 2021

In the news: Pfizer COVID vaccine for 5-11 YOs, Global COVID death toll 5M+, ACIP recommends hepatitis B vaccine for those under 60, Jan. 4 deadline for COVID-19 mandates.

Publications & Newsletters
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Nov. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on final rule for 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule

CMS releases the final rule for the CY 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update