Topic in Focus: Health Care Equity

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Medical students craft care packages for new moms in Detroit area

Amid deep maternal health inequities, medical students—with aid from AMA grant—prep help for new parents in economically marginalized communities.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA President-elect Jack Resneck, MD, in conversation with author Heather McGhee
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What public swimming pools teach us about racism’s costs

They were once landmarks in American cities. Their disappearance shows us how racism can drive policy—even in health care.

Health Equity
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For some patients, seamless telehealth requires a phone call

Johns Hopkins developed an EHR-integrated tool to identify which patients may need extra help—on the phone—to ensure video visits succeed.

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How physicians can support health of Arab immigrants, refugees

Racial stigma, language barriers and poor understanding of genetic predispositions lead to gaps in care. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
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AMA welcomes Administration’s COVID-19 plan

Biden Administration's plan will help expand COVID-19 testing and vaccinations amid evolving pandemic and confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.

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Frank Clark, MD
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Q&A: How haiku helps psychiatrist contend with pandemic stress

AMA member Frank Clark, MD, wrote poetry in medical school to cope with depression. Now, with the strain of COVID-19, he crafts haiku.

Physician Health
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Siobhan Wescott, MD, shares insight on how to be a better ally

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Siobhan Wescott, MD, shares insight on how to be a better ally during medical school and residency.

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Med Student Advocacy
Making the Rounds Podcast
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2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Arman Shahriar

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Arman Shahriar and his research on socio-economic diversity among medical students for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
Priscilla Chan, MD
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Q&A: This pediatrician leads one of the world’s largest philanthropies

Priscilla Chan, MD, co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Learn about the philanthropy’s work to eradicate disease and advance health equity.

Prevention & Wellness