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
Scrubs
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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
Mother tucking her daughter into bed.
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4 Min Read

Will mom get sick? Life as a physician mother during the pandemic

Parents across the country are dealing with the challenges of balancing work and home life. Three physician mothers share their stories.

Health Equity
Graduation cap with a dollar-sign tassel
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3 Min Read

How a record-setting gift will help tomorrow’s Black physicians

A massive donation to the nation’s four historically Black medical schools will provide about $100,000 in tuition funding per student.

Medical School Diversity
A physician masking up.
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4 Min Read

Leading in crisis: 3 keys women physicians should know about

In adverse situations, leadership can positively influence individuals and communities. Learn how women doctors can lead through the pandemic and other crises.

Health Equity
Ricardo Correa, MD
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8 Min Read

Q&A: Latinx endocrinologist works to make medicine more diverse

AMA member Ricardo Correa, MD, was honored among 100 inspiring Latinx scientists in U.S. Learn what he’s doing to ensure there are many more doctors like him.

Leadership
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11 Min Read

Experts discuss the mental health impact on female physicians, patients

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 mental health impact on female physicians and patients.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Physician looking out a window
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5 Min Read

Ways to tackle challenges facing women physicians in pandemic

Challenges that existed before COVID-19 hit have been exacerbated. Learn with the AMA about some ideas to help women in medicine.

Health Equity
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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5 Min Read

Despite advances, gender disparities persist in medicine

During Women in Medicine Month, we measure how far we have traveled toward gender equality in medicine—and yet how distant that destination remains.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints