AMA Update for Feb. 7, 2025: Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety
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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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AMA Update

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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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New AMA grant program will invest $12 million in precision education

Precision education grants will allow institutions to transform learning systems and elevate competencies that matter most in serving patients.  

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AMA Update for Feb. 3, 2025: Medical mythbuster Joel Bervell, MD, on how to teach kids about medicine and address misinformation
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Medical mythbuster Joel Bervell, MD, on how to teach kids about medicine and address misinformation

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the impacts of social media on health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update

Roots of health inequity

Explore the root causes of health inequity with online learning resources from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

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Meet some of the physician leaders shaping health care's future

Health systems need strong chief medical officers and other leadership to move medicine forward. The vision of these doctors should not escape notice.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Medical mythbuster Joel Bervell, MD, on how to teach kids about medicine and address misinformation

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the impacts of social media on health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
William Childs, DO
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What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs

William Childs, DO, of Henry Ford Health, is just one year into practice, and he has already changed his approach to being a family physician. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Equity in Medical Health Care CME

Health care in America is beset by wide disparities and inequities. Learn how to promote and enhance equity in all health care fields while earning CME credits at your own pace.

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New standards enable better reporting of doctors’ race, ethnicity

Knowing the characteristics of the physician workforce is key to advancing diversity, equity. A new initiative makes it easier to collect and share data.

Health Equity
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Fighting government interference in evidence-based medicine

The AMA is committed to defending the practice of medicine and vigorously opposes legislative efforts to criminalize and restrict reproductive health services.

Public Health