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13 Min Read

The impact of the pandemic on med school graduates

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In today’s daily video update, AMA discusses the impact of the pandemic on med school graduates.

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Succeed in Med School
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

How immigration issues may impact the physician workforce

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 of immigration issues on the physician workforce.

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International Med Ed
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Why IRBs must scrutinize collection of LGBTQ information

Transgender and other LGBTQ individuals sometimes take disclosure risks to participate in health research. The AMA is working to help IRBs understand and address the issue.

Population Health
Irraj Iftikhar
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4 Min Read

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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3 Min Read

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
Medical student Andrew DiMatteo
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2 Min Read

Andrew Louis DiMatteo: Giving back to the community

AMA member Andrew Louis DiMatteo was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by understanding the impact a great physician can have on patients’ lives.

Med Student Advocacy
Baillie A. Bronner
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3 Min Read

Baillie A. Bronner: Tackling the underlying barriers to care

AMA member Baillie A. Bronner hopes that physicians will advocate more effectively and aggressively for the rights of minorities, immigrants and refugees.

Med Student Advocacy
Group of doctors looking at tablets
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4 Min Read

Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Physician Health
Megan Ranney, MD, Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD, and Faizah Shareef
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2 Min Read

3 women in medicine whose lane is preventing gun violence

As the fight for better research and strong background checks continues, three women in medicine are taking strong stances to protect their patients from harm.

Injury & Violence