Kevin Connolly King, MD
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Kevin Connolly King, MD: Revitalizing residency training programs

AMA member Kevin Connolly King, MD, volunteered for five years and knew medicine was the profession he wanted to pursue.

Leadership
Ricardo Correa, MD
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8 Min Read

Q&A: Latinx endocrinologist works to make medicine more diverse

AMA member Ricardo Correa, MD, was honored among 100 inspiring Latinx scientists in U.S. Learn what he’s doing to ensure there are many more doctors like him.

Leadership
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Diana Ramos, MD, on exploring the disproportionate impact on the Latinx community

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community, including safety and access to health care.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Nicole Riddle, MD, discusses what doctors wish patients knew about wearing masks

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what doctors wish their patients knew about wearing masks.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Ami Shah, MD
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10 Min Read

Q&A: This radiologist sheds light on pandemic’s new liability concerns

AMA member Ami Shah, MD, explains why she got involved in this advocacy work and how organized medicine continues to help her amplify her voice and expand her reach.

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Man holding an atom model to teach residents
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IMGs: Heed these 4 tips to pursue academic medicine career

These four tips can help IMG residents make a smooth transition to working as a faculty member in an academic setting.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Vijaya Appareddy, MD
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3 Min Read

Vijaya Appareddy, MD: From assisting her father to helping patients

AMA member Vijaya Appareddy, MD, was first introduced to medicine by watching her father, a plastic surgeon, treat his patients.

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IMGS physicians
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3 Min Read

5 IMG physicians who speak up for patients and fellow doctors

International medical graduates (IMGs) account for more than 23% of physicians in the United States and play a vital role in health care.

Leadership
Saby Karuppiah, MD, MPH
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2 Min Read

Sabesan Karuppiah, MD, MPH: Helping as many people as he can

AMA member and IMG Saby Karuppiah, MD, MPH, became a doctor to help people because his mother struggled with lack of health care during her childhood.

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