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5 Min Read

Can male allies’ stories help advance women in medicine?

Researchers are investigating whether spreading personal stories can help male physicians do more to support women physicians.

Health Equity
Sep 26, 2024 ·
3 Min Read

Women in Medicine: Our Journeys

On Sept. 26 at noon Central, the Women Physicians Section hosts a special Women in Medicine Month webinar. Register today.

Events
Ved Gossain, MD
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5 Min Read

“No better role in medicine” than to serve as a physician mentor

Ved Gossain, MD, has been active in medicine for more than half a century and continues to find joy in helping younger physicians find their career path.

Health Equity
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13 Min Read

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Aug. 30, 2024: Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations
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13 Min Read

Equitable patient care, leadership diversity, inclusive design and DEI in health care organizations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about promoting diversity and inclusion in health care.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Stethoscopes
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7 Min Read

9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any competence assessments are transparent and evidence-based, but not ageist.

Health Equity
 Nancy L. Mueller, MD
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4 Min Read

How ableism takes a toll on patients and physicians

The AMA is working to address the barriers that exclude people with disabilities from practicing medicine and accessing care.

Population Health
Group of physicians walking in hospital corridor
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5 Min Read

Despite drop in burnout, women physicians still feeling burden

Exclusive AMA survey data shows continued gender gaps in physician burnout. Washington Permanente Medical Group shares what it is doing to help.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Doctor listening to a patient's heartbeat
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4 Min Read

How older adult physicians can keep health, well-being top of mind

Learn more with the AMA about how lifestyle medicine can not only improve patient care but offset burnout among senior physicians.

Physician Health