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Not leaving health equity to chance: Future advocates get a boost

As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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8 things patients wish physicians knew about gender diverse care

Listen to each patient’s story and offer your support. Learn with the AMA about keys to caring for patients who are transgender and gender diverse.

Population Health
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What sets back care for transgender patients in the exam room

Kameryn J. Lee, MD, MSPH, is an ob-gyn and a transgender woman. “It’s a terrible feeling” to sense discomfort from one’s doctor, she says. Learn more.

Population Health
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Doctors see inequity daily. Fellowship helps them dig deeper.

Advance medical justice with like-minded physicians in this pathbreaking fellowship, which pays a stipend. Learn more from two doctors doing it now.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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AMA tackles rural health care challenges by addressing workforce gaps

AMA bolsters policy aimed at addressing the health needs of rural populations.

Press Releases
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Inaugural class of 12 physician fellows to advance health equity

The doctors were chosen from more than 300 applicants nationwide to take part in a first-of-its-kind, 14-month collaborative education initiative.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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AMA equity in medical education resources

Find information about AMA's work towards equity in medical education and available resources for physicians and their practices.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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AMA, Satcher announce inaugural group of health equity fellows

Twelve physicians selected for first-of-its-kind health equity advocacy fellowship.

Press Releases
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New fellowship will equip doctors to advance U.S. health equity

14-month-long fellowship gives physicians a chance to dive deep and get the skills they need to combat root causes of health inequity across the nation.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes