Physician giving an interview in front of the camera in the hospital
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3 Min Read

Women physicians underrepresented in cable news COVID-19 coverage

The frequency with which women physicians appear on cable networks as expert interviewees shows a gender gap in media representation during the pandemic.

Health Equity
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20 Min Read

Women leaders in medicine: Seeking equal pay for equal work

Tune into a discussion promoting growth as a woman in the medical field.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Podcast
Women physician and patients
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5 Min Read

4 ways to overcome issues affecting senior women physicians

Challenges faced by women physicians have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some measures senior women physicians can take.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

Allyship and gender inequity: What medical residents need to know

Women in medicine face more hurdles—in both pay and advancement—than their peers. One medical resident led the development of a curriculum to address those realities.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

AOA and AMA stand against misrepresentation of osteopathic physicians

Joint statement combats distortion by media, celebrities and companies.

Press Releases
Katherine Pannel, DO
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7 Min Read

Q&A: One physician’s fight against anti-DO bias, gender inequity

Recent controversies highlight prejudices that women, osteopathic doctors still face. Katherine Pannel, DO, details some progress and why biases persist.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

How COVID-19’s affecting mental health of women physicians

Three female physicians talk about balancing work, home life, child care and anxiety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physician Health
Illustration of a subtle map of the world, with heath care workers standing in different parts of the map.
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4 Min Read

Pandemic brought challenges for IMGs, and AMA responded

IMGs are key to the physician workforce during a pandemic straining the U.S. health system. Learn about the AMA’s advocacy for IMGs and their patients.

International Med Ed
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3 Min Read

Physicians decry apparel maker’s anti-female DO misfire

Internet catalog depicts a woman DO reading medical text “for dummies” upside down. AMA, others say there’s no place for such wrong-headed portrayals.

Health Equity