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New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity
Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD
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9 Min Read

Q&A: Making sure Hispanic and women physicians are represented

Growing up, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, didn’t know which box to check, so she chose “other.” Now she works to give all their place in medicine.

Health Equity
Health care workers surround a patient in a room
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Q&A: This Latina ob-gyn helps other physicians know their worth

Claudia López, MD, wants physicians from historically excluded racial and ethnic groups to be properly valued in training and within health care.

Health Equity
Person speaking at a microphone at the 2022 Interim Meeting
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Change resident-selection process to boost equity

The AMA says residency and fellowship programs should develop more transparent and equitable ways of recruiting and evaluating applicants.

Health Equity
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Why medical schools may need to pivot on admissions approach

The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in two cases that could alter how medical schools work to diversify the physician workforce.

Judicial Advocacy
Puzzle pieces with faces
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Recognizing diversity’s benefits in classrooms—and exam rooms

The Supreme Court must not outlaw longstanding admissions policies that are helping shape a future physician workforce that more closely resembles the nation’s patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Sam Arce, MD
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Q&A: How this Hispanic physician leader finds ways to give back

As a boy, AMA member Sam Arce, MD, was discouraged from pursuing his physician dream. Learn how he helps pave the way for other Hispanic doctors.

Health Equity