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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention

Kidney disease can be prevented, and even reversed in its early stages. An endocrinologist shares necessary steps to take to protect your kidneys.

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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

International Medical Education
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9 MIN READ

Easing IMGs’ path to practice a key to solving physician shortage

1 in 4 U.S. doctors is an international medical graduate (IMG), but the road is arduous. Given the projected doctor shortage, why do we make it so hard?

International Medical Education
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4 MIN READ

SPS member profile: Ved V. Gossain, MD

Learn more about SPS member Ved V. Gossain, MD, SPS chair and retired endocrinologist.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

2022 Match again sees record numbers. Take a peek behind the data.

Nearly 40,000 positions were offered, with a record number of MD and DO applicants taking part, but some specialties had lower fill rates. Learn more.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

SPS member profile: Deepak Kumar, MD

Learn more about SPS member Deepak Kumar, MD, associate clinical professor of surgery, Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Inequities in medicine take personal toll on physicians, students

Two physicians and a medical student shared stories of how inequities and racism in medicine have personally impacted them as patients and trainees.

Medical School Diversity
Letters Q and A
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5 MIN READ

Dig deep on health care issues that matter with 10 top Q&As

Learn firsthand from the doctors who are fighting COVID-19, battling burnout, advancing health equity, and working to end the drug-overdose epidemic.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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12 MIN READ

Ricardo Correa, MD, on value of med student and resident research

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Ricardo Correa, MD, on the importance of medical student and resident research.

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Research
Moving Medicine Video Update