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As pandemic heightens learner inequities, med ed must address them

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an additional toll on those underrepresented in medicine. The AMA is offering guidance on how institutions can address the added burden.

Medical School Diversity
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How Kaiser Permanente fights inequity in the face of COVID-19

With COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities, Kaiser Permanente stands with those who are fighting for equity and justice.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Edward Ellison, MD, on ways health care leaders bring equity to organizations

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 how health care leaders can bring diversity, inclusion and equity to their organizations.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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Premeds: Capitalize on gap years before applying to medical school

Taking a year or two between completing undergrad and applying to medical school can strengthen one’s application and offer valuable perspective.

Med School Prep
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Creating greater diversity in medical schools and residencies

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 how to create a diverse health care environment—from the beginning of medical education.

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Medical School Diversity
AMA Update
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4 tips for incorporating telemedicine into clinical training

Learn with the AMA how to make virtual visits work for learners during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the long term.

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With volunteering limited, med schools adjust admissions expectations

Volunteer experience is heavily weighted in medical school admissions. The COVID-19 pandemic may change that for the upcoming application cycle.

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Protecting underrepresented students and residents during COVID-19

The current pandemic is impacting all segments of society—but not equally—and it has created significant disruptions in medical education.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

A new textbook chapter offers insight on the ways health systems science—the third pillar of medical education—can be applied to fight a pandemic.

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