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Sam Arce, MD

Health Equity

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9 MIN READ

Q&A: How this Hispanic physician leader finds ways to give back

As a boy, AMA member Sam Arce, MD, was discouraged from pursuing his physician dream. Learn how he helps pave the way for other Hispanic doctors.
Mark C. Henderson, MD, with University of California, Davis, health-professional trainees

Health Equity

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17 MIN READ

How diversity’s power can help overcome the physician shortage

There aren’t enough doctors to care for aging patients and not enough physicians who mirror the nation’s diversity. Learn how the two are connected.
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Medical School Diversity

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3 MIN READ

2021 medical school class sees enrollment diversity grow

The current class of first-year medical school students made significant gains among Black and Hispanic students, AAMC data shows.
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Health Equity

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4 MIN READ

2 of Chicago’s notable LGBTQ+ execs find home—and purpose—at AMA

Major business publication recognizes work that matters by the AMA’s Elliott Crigger, PhD, and Craig Johnson. Learn more with the AMA.
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Medical School Diversity

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5 MIN READ

How to get up to 3,000 more Black people in physician pipeline

Creating a physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation is a vital task. Learn more with the AMA about how it can be achieved.
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Medical School Diversity

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3 MIN READ

How a record-setting gift will help tomorrow’s Black physicians

A massive donation to the nation’s four historically Black medical schools will provide about $100,000 in tuition funding per student.

Minority Affairs

2 MIN READ

About the Minority Affairs Section (MAS)

The American Medical Association Minority Affairs Section (MAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.
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Medical Students

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4 MIN READ

Medical students can play crucial diversity role—as mentors

Institutions are working to create more diversity in the physician workforce. One recent medical school graduate took matters into her own hands.

Minority Affairs

3 MIN READ

Doctors Back to School™ Day

On this day, visit a school and share your passion for the profession with minority elementary and high school students.

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