Deena Kishawi, Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH, and Carl G. Streed, Jr., MD, MPH
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11 Min Read

Gaining trust through shared identity

Three healers are changing not just how medicine treats patients in their minority communities, but also how it treats their peers.

Health Equity
Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, and Tiffani Bell, MD
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8 Min Read

Supporting physician mothers on their journey

Two physician moms share their experiences with balancing motherhood and a thriving medical career, while joining forces with other women for support.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

New policy aimed at increasing diversity in physician workforce

The AMA will work to establish health care career pipeline programs, or “pathway programs”— to draw students from diverse backgrounds into medicine.

Press Releases
AMA members at 2019 HOD Annual Meeting holding signs with hashtag WomenofAMA
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3 Min Read

AMA principles will further gender equity among physicians

Disparities persist after controlling for specialty and experience. Employers should review pay and promotion by gender for potentially discriminatory patterns.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

Patrice A. Harris, M.D., inaugurated as 174th president of the AMA

Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., was sworn in today as the 174th president of the AMA. Dr. Harris is the first African-American woman to hold the office.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

AMA adopts new principles for advancing gender equity in medicine

The AMA adopted Principles for Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine, they come as studies continue to show gaps in pay and leadership disparities for women.

Press Releases
Delegate at AMA Annual Meeting
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2 Min Read

What’s needed to improve physician diversity pipeline programs?

African Americans, Hispanics and other groups are underrepresented in medicine. The AMA will examine what makes for effective pipeline diversity efforts. 

Health Equity
Four smiling students sitting in class
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3 Min Read

Making med school diversity more than a box-checking exercise

The racial and ethnic makeup of American physicians doesn’t align with the racial and ethnic makeup of America. That needs to change.

Medical School Diversity
Mother folding clothes while baby sleeps in crib
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4 Min Read

Physician moms: More housework, higher career dissatisfaction

Overall, physician mothers report being responsible for most domestic tasks. Learn how one surgeon and medical school dean managed home and work demands.

Physician Health