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4 Min Read

How pandemic’s toll adds up to “moral injury” for physicians

Physicians keep seeing—and treating—the consequences of the pandemic. Learn how doctors can cope with this exhausting reality.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on legal challenges to Biden's vaccine requirements [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 legal challenges to President Biden's vaccine requirements.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on legal challenges to Biden's vaccine requirements

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing legal challenges to President Biden's vaccine requirements.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

How the pandemic sent childhood immunization rates plummeting

Research shows what happened when parents and kids stayed home—and stayed away from the doctor. Learn what’s needed to catch up.

Prevention & Wellness
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2 Min Read

2022 Medicare pay schedule confirms Congress needs to act

Almost 4% drop in Medicare conversation factor set for next year, and nearly 10% in pay cuts all told that Congress must avert with action this year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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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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4 Min Read

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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3 Min Read

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