Personal protective equipment
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How medical students, doctors are hustling to get PPE

FEMA should ensure every health professional has the necessary PPE. Learn about the initiatives that physicians, residents, medical students and others have undertaken to battle shortages.

Med Student Advocacy
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COVID-19 and USMLE testing: 4 key questions for students, residents

For students and residents preparing for USMLE, the pandemic has brought uncertainty to a process that, even in normal circumstances, can be stressful.

Med Student Advocacy
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How the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting medical schools

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 on medical education.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

As learners aid in COVID-19 fight, their protection is paramount

Learners are eager and capable of assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AMA recently offered insight on how they should be protected.

Med Student Advocacy
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Dealing with upheaval to physician practices and medical education

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by supporting medical education during the pandemic and more.

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Private Practices
AMA Update
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COVID-19: How the virus is impacting medical schools

Medical schools are working to keep students safe while minimizing disruptions to learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Med Student Advocacy
Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho
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Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho: At forefront of medical student philanthropy

AMA member Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho is pursuing medicine because of the empathy and passions shown by the palliative care physicians who cared for her grandmother.

Med Student Advocacy
Irraj Iftikhar
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Irraj Iftikhar: Connecting with patients on their worst days

AMA member and medical student Irraj Iftikhar hopes to make difficult days better for her patients, just as an emergency doctor did for her many years ago.

Med Student Advocacy
Jordan M. Lippincot
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Jordan Lippincott: Boosting access to care for underserved

AMA member Jordan Michael Lippincott grew up in a rural area and understands the challenges that are present when it comes to obtaining care.

Med Student Advocacy