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Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story

In the video series, Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story, physicians talk about their challenges and successes as historically marginalized physicians.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Apache physician aims to create more doctors who look like him

As a mentor on his reservation and advocate in organized medicine, Sylvestor A. Moses, MD, PhD, hopes to increase pathways for Native Americans to become physicians.

Medical School Diversity
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What do disabled physicians need to flourish? Try asking

Learn more with AMA member Joanna Turner Bisgrove, MD, a family physician who successfully practices with a hearing impairment.

Health Equity
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SPS member profile: Thomas G. Peters, MD

AMA SPS member Thomas G. Peters, MD, discusses the importance of continued public policy and community engagement and more. 

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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Why we should think of the physician workforce as an ecosystem

LeeAnna I. Muzquiz, MD, experienced the challenges Native Americans face in pursuing careers in medicine firsthand. Now she’s working to conquer them.

Health Equity
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One key to success as a woman physician leader: Authenticity

Retiring Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Susan Turney, MD, says women physicians should stay true to themselves. Learn more with the AMA.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Innovative pathways boost diversity in health, science workforce

Building a diverse health workforce that better reflects the U.S. population requires removing barriers to higher education. Learn how it’s being done. 

Medical School Diversity
Sep 28, 2023 ·
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Women in Medicine Month webinar: Women physician leaders and balance

On Sept. 28 at noon Central, the Women Physicians Section hosts a special Women in Medicine Month webinar. Register today.

Events
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

During Women in Medicine Month, the AMA Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announce winners of 2023 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

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