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      High court should hear case on site skirting gun background checks

      The AMA and the Wisconsin Medical Society are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case involving a website that facilitates illegal firearms sales.

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      Measles outbreaks, quarantine and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

      In epidemics, physicians must balance their ethical obligation to patients with their responsibility for public health. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance.

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      Preventing ergonomic injuries not only helps keep the physician comfortable, but it makes the workplace safer. Follow these steps to reduce injuries.

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      The power of the kitchen table consult

      Their path toward moving medicine converged more than a decade ago in the AMA House of Delegates. Now their shared purpose starts closer to home.

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      Medical students: Find your place in fast-moving health systems

      The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.

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      8 new options to help meet ACGME core competencies

      With eight new modules coming to the AMA GME Competency Program, the educational offerings for medical residents are now more comprehensive than ever before.

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      Most medical schools either require or encourage physician shadowing hours. Learn what to do when shadowing a doctor.

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      How health advocacy brings new dimension to your med school life

      You're looking to create change in the medical field while you're a student. Find out why it’s rewarding from those who currently are making waves

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      Court listened to AMA on defining alcoholism as a disease, not a crime

      See how U.S. Supreme Court justices looked to AMA policy and research to change its views toward alcoholism and other alcohol-related matters.

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      Members Move Medicine: Alleviating patients' pain, pre-op anxiety

      AMA member Michael C. Lubrano, MD, was “hooked” on medicine after volunteering in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit at his local hospital.

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2019 OMSS Annual Meeting highlights

Review highlights from the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) 2019 Annual Meeting.

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Find the agenda, documents, meeting app and additional resources for the 2019 OMSS Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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2019 Annual Meeting of AMA Member Groups (Sections)

Influence policy, attend educational programs and network. Member Groups (Sections) meetings are June 6-8, with the HOD business meeting held June 8-12.

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2018 OMSS Interim Meeting highlights

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AMA Organized Medical Staff Section: 2016 Interim Meeting highlights

The AMA-OMSS is the only physician-led national group that advocates for medical staff organizations and their members.

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AMA Organized Medical Staff Section: 2016 AMA Annual Meeting highlights

The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section held its 34th Annual Meeting. The section hosted eight innovative and interactive education programs. The OMSS assembly considered 19 items of business, prompting robust discussion on a range of issues.

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AMA Organized Medical Staff Section: 2015 Interim Meeting highlights

The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) held its 33rd Interim Meeting from November 12 through 14 in Atlanta with more than 100 OMSS representatives and guests in attendance.

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Meeting highlights from the AMA Organized Medical Staff Section

The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) held its 32st Annual Assembly Meeting. The section hosted five AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ education programs during the meeting.

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Doctors discuss how to lead health care changes

Erin DuPree, MD, chief medical officer and vice president of the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, discusses ways physicians can be leaders of change in a recent Joint Commission physician blog post.

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