Nutrition

Publications & NewslettersAug 21, 2020

Streamlined approach helps physicians keep up with obesity education

With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.

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Public HealthJul 9, 2020

4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Many of the comorbid conditions associated with COVID-19 and its complications are diet related. This is how physicians can help.

DiabetesJul 6, 2020

Doctor’s mnemonic boosts holistic management of type 2 diabetes

When it comes to caring for his patients with type 2 diabetes, Tony Hampton, MD, takes a different route: focusing on the root cause of the disease. Learn more.

Public HealthJun 12, 2020

Try these ideas to help patients drop those quarantine pounds

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders should not cause patients’ devotion to nutrition and fitness to fall by the wayside. Learn how physicians can help their patients eat healthy and remain active.

Physician HealthJun 10, 2020

Why smarter self-care is a win-win for doctors—and their patients

While system-level solutions to prevent physician burnout are most effective, self-care such as healthy eating can also play a role. Find out more from the AMA.

Public HealthMay 15, 2020

HEROES Act: What physicians and medical students need to know

The AMA offers highlights on the latest bill in response to COVID-19: "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” (HEROES Act).

LeadershipFeb 28, 2020

Shawn C. Jones Jr.: Medicine runs in the family

AMA member Shawn C. Jones Jr. created an inaugural nutrition and cooking class to bring together students, physicians and chefs to better understand disease processes.

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4 reasons why BP control has dropped among American adults

Why distributing a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine will be global challenge

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Discussing physician well-being and expanding suicide awareness

Target work culture to ease hospitalist strain during COVID-19

Amid COVID-19 crisis, tips for medical schools from corporate America

You’re an academic coach. Do you know which questions to ask?

How medical students are innovating during COVID-19

Medical school applications up—what that means for premeds

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

AMA membership dues

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Business of the November 2020 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) involvement opportunities

APS November 2020 Meeting agenda & resources

Now’s the time to have a difficult talk about physician suicide

Words and actions that erode trust in the CDC hurt us all