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Creating the impossible: Key innovations, solutions in med ed

AMA’s CHANGEMEDED conference covered new ideas, technologies and breakthrough innovations poised to transform future physician training. Here’s a roundup of the best highlights and themes from the conference.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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School's holistic solution is boosting Hispanic students in medicine

Hispanic health is stuck in a paradox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underscoring the importance of addressing the complex needs of this patient population through diversifying the physician workforce. That’s precisely why several enriching programs are preparing Hispanic students to enter medical school and excel as physicians.

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

The AMA's Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

Press Releases
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5 ways to boost diversity in the medical community

How can physicians and educators band together to help increase diversity in the medical community? A recent report from Academic Medicine outlines key diversity solutions.

Medical School Diversity
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Rate of black males applying to med school declines

Med school applications by black males is lowest since the 1970s. The Association of American Medical Colleges offers explanations and solutions to increase diversity.

Medical School Diversity
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New report looks at drop in black males in physician pipeline

The Association of American Medical Colleges released a report on the drop in black males applying to med schools over the past three decades, despite efforts to expand diversity in the physician pipeline.

Medical School Diversity
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21 med students selected as future minority physician leaders

Diversity in the medical profession and health equity for minority populations has stepped into the spotlight with the recognition of 21 medical students as future minority physician leaders.

Med School Prep
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How to reduce health disparities, unite physician efforts: Rep. Robin Kelly

Leveraging strategic partnerships will empower physicians and medical students to reduce health disparities according to Rep. Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust.

Health Equity
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Debunking 5 myths about diversity in medical education

As medical education changes to reflect a more diverse student body, it’s important that the mindsets of those involved reflect these changes, too. Here are five myths about diversity that should be addressed.

Medical School Diversity