Ebola

Utraviolet rays used for decontamination

Public HealthApr 2, 2020

COVID-19: Tackling the N95 shortage with novel decontamination

Learn more about how the University of Nebraska Medical Center implemented a promising new approach to decontaminate N95 respirator masks for repeat use.

Public HealthFeb 12, 2020

On U.S. front lines of COVID-19 care—a time for clear thinking

Find out how a Chicago-area hospital implemented COVID-19 treatment procedures to help calm patient and hospital staff fears.

EthicsJan 22, 2020

When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA.

Student Impact Challenge winner Kevin Tyan

Accelerating Change in Medical EducationMar 6, 2019

Medical students as change agents? How these six are doing it

The winners of a recent competition highlight how medical students can be catalysts for change at the health systems level.

AwardsNov 14, 2017

Former acting U.S. surgeon general earns AMA’s top honor

From ground zero of the Ebola crisis to New York’s ground zero, Boris Lushniak, MD, MPH, served with distinction.

Public HealthDec 5, 2016

How epidemics take lives and bring global health into focus

A tropical medicine physician talks at TEDMED about his terrifying ordeal at the start of the SARS outbreak in Vietnam.

Public HealthJun 7, 2015

Physician who contracted Ebola among award winners

Dr. Kent Brantly, medical director of the only Ebola treatment unit in southern Liberia, received the AMA Foundation the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine. Three other physicians received awards for exemplifying medicine’s highest values: leadership, community service and dedication to treating underserved patients.

Medicare & MedicaidDec 16, 2014

10 top issues that impacted physicians in 2014

A number of regulatory, public health and practice issues took center stage for the medical profession this year. See the 10 topics that made some of the biggest waves among the physician community in 2014—and learn how they played out.

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5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

COVID-19 & vaccine development: Video updates

Emerging topics for health care systems webinar series: Recorded events

Emerging topics for health care systems webinar series

Teaching resident physicians about safe opioid prescribing

What medical residents should know about clinical trials

4 tips for job-seeking resident physicians to nail Zoom interviews

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Management for plumber with eye injury

Jan. 22, 2021: Biden's first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Jan. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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AMA Special Meeting insights: Policymaking during a pandemic

Proceedings of the November 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

A look at the upcoming Physicians of the Future Summits

YPS November 2020 Meeting highlights

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 18, 2021

AMA Research Challenge Winners