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Women in medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
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Women wanting to lead in medicine can start when they’re students

A program at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles through education, awareness. 

Medical School Diversity
Gavel resting next to immigration law book.
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Confusion remains on travel ban’s scope, implementation

Restrictions on international physicians entering the United States are limited, but the vague language of the travel ban remains concerning.

Health Equity
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AMA to aim for more diverse, better prepared physician workforce

The AMA House of Delegates takes action to produce a workforce that is more representative of the U.S. population.

Medical School Diversity
Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, MD
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Med school “dreamer” honored for advocacy, volunteer work

Born in Bangkok, medical student Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn helps others who are living illegally in the U.S. pursue their medical career goals.

Medical School Diversity
LGBTQ couple with their dog.
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5 Min Read

New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities

The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.

Population Health
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How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity
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Lesson is resilience when this physician goes back to school

Frank Clark, MD, works to inspire the next generation of underrepresented minority students by sharing his successes—and his struggles. 

Medical School Diversity
Nicole Paprocki and Carol Platt, second-year medical students.
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To address health disparities, med students connect with kids

“Mini med school” projects inspire disadvantaged youth to consider health careers and help medical students get to know underserved communities.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD, and DACA medical students
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These med students fear a rude awakening for their career dreams

DACA-recipient medical students in Chicago talk with AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD, about uncertainties over their status.

Medical School Diversity