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7 Min Read

How COVID-19 is affecting physicians of color across the country

The pandemic is exacerbating existing racial and ethnic health inequities. Learn with the AMA how COVID-19 affects practicing physicians of color.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on IMGs

Get answers to how AMA is advocating for IMGs on issues such as immigration status, visas and options for completing training.

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International Med Ed
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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5 Min Read

U.S. resumes visa processing so IMGs can join COVID-19 fight

State Department resumes visa processing, ensuring that international medical graduates can begin residency training July 1 and help battle COVID-19.

International Med Ed
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4 Min Read

AMA: U.S. should open visas to international physicians amid COVID-19

Residents and fellow physicians are an important part of the health care teams serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

AMA President Dr. Harris among top 25 minority leaders in medicine

Hospital and health system executives and others made this year’s Modern Healthcare list of the top 25 minority leaders in health care. Learn about the AMA members who are moving medicine.

Leadership
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4 Min Read

How surgical residents’ views on future earnings differ by gender

Male and female general surgery residents have similar career goals, but what they expect to earn in their first salary after residency differs significantly.

Health Equity
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8 Min Read

#MeToo in medicine: We can all be allies

Harassment is more common in historically male-dominated fields, such as medicine. Learn how to prevent a hostile work environment.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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5 Min Read

Chicago group shows Hispanic medical students a path to medicine

AMA member Pilar Ortega, MD, founded an organization to help Hispanics advance their careers in medicine.

Medical School Diversity
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17 Min Read

Identifying medicine’s gender equity gaps is just the start

Discover practices and processes that can reduce gender bias in hiring, promotion, leadership and inclusivity.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Podcast