Nara Tashjian, a fourth-year medical student and MBA candidate
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Nara Tashjian: A full schedule of learning and activism

AMA member Nara Tashjian will graduate with a medical degree, an MBA, and experience as an advocate, free-clinic director and medical missionary.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
Frank Alexander Clark, MD
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Frank Alexander Clark, MD: Family tragedy sparks passion for medicine

AMA member Frank Alexander Clark, MD, saw firsthand the devastating impact of illness in his family. That pushed him to seek a medical career despite the hurdles.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
A cartoon drawing of a diverse group of health care professionals.
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Amid diverse learning communities, coaches have a sensitive task

In a diverse learning pool, there is ample opportunity for cultural and other mix-ups. There are many tools to help coaches navigate the terrain.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Stethoscopes in the grass illustration.
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Physicians have plenty of tools to help grow advocacy grassroots

A variety of AMA tools help bring physician voices to the table, leverage lawmaker relationships and activate patients on urgent policy issues.

Access to Care
#Best of 2017 Med Ed Student Projects
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Medical students relish role as innovators in education

Student-driven programs were a key component of innovation at these medical schools.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
#Best of 2017 Student Advocacy
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From “dreamers” to loan forgiveness, students are loud and clear

On issues such as the president’s travel ban and the need to protect loan forgiveness, 2017 was a big year for student advocacy.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and AMAF today announced the winners of the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

Press Releases
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Sept. 7, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on "Dreamers" bolster physician workforce, should be allowed to stay

"Dreamers" should be allowed to stay to bolster the physician workforce. AMA's recommendations for DACA.

Advocacy Update
Loyola University Chicago medical student Diana Andino
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“Dreamers” bolster physician workforce, should be allowed to stay

After Trump administration moves to end DACA, Congress urged to enact legislation to protect medical student and physician dreamers.

Medical School Diversity