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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
Woman looking out a window
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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
Doctor speaking to a Latinx patient, both wearing masks.
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5 Min Read

Why COVID-19 hits Latinx at nearly double overall U.S. rate

18% of U.S. residents are Latinx, but they account for 33% of the nation’s COVID-19 cases. Find out what’s driving the inequity and how to fix it.

Population 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
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