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Health EquitySep 27, 2021

2 of Chicago’s notable LGBTQ+ execs find home—and purpose—at AMA

Major business publication recognizes work that matters by the AMA’s Elliott Crigger, PhD, and Craig Johnson. Learn more with the AMA.

Population CareJul 13, 2021

Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black & LGBTQ+ patient population

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Maya Green, MD, MPH, on care for Black and LGBTQ+ patients.

Population Care

Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

On June 24, 2021, the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues and Minority Affairs Section held a webinar featuring on the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+.

Health EquityApr 27, 2021

What residency programs can do to boost health equity

Research shows a more diverse physician workforce can improve health outcomes. A top physician leader at ACGME advises on how to make positive changes.

Medical School DiversityJan 29, 2021

How to get up to 3,000 more Black people in physician pipeline

Creating a physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation is a vital task. Learn more with the AMA about how it can be achieved.

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Medical School DiversityJan 28, 2021

How this New York medical school boosted diversity by 45%

In a bid to boost matriculation from groups underrepresented in medicine, this medical school is looking at the bottom line on medical student loans.

Minority Affairs

About the Minority Affairs Section (MAS)

The American Medical Association Minority Affairs Section (MAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.

Physician HealthSep 17, 2019

Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

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Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

Leonard Nelson, JD, on how vaccine mandate rulings impact physicians

AMA STEPS Forward™ Innovation Academy

Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program

Teaching health systems science

New effort to help Native American pre-meds pursue physician dreams

What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh

January 2022: Kaplan MCAT stumpers put pre-meds to the test

Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on federal advocacy agenda for 2022

Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Gympass for employers

Practice discounts

Proceedings of the November 2021 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings

Medicare & Medicaid: Council on Medical Service reports

Telemedicine/telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

YPS members and news highlights

Minority Affairs Section leadership opportunities

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 10, 2022

The American Medical Association awards program