HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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4 Min Read

Why stigma prevents treating menstrual hygiene as essential

Lifetime costs for tampons add up to nearly $2,000. Learn what medical students and doctors can do to fight the harmful effects of “period poverty.”

Population Health
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12 Min Read

AMA medical education experts discuss the Fauci effect

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging phenomena known as the “Fauci effect” as well as medical education-related trends.

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Prep for Med School
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

An open letter to health care workers on taking the COVID-19 vaccine

In an open letter dated Dec. 15, 2020, AHA, AMA, ANA urge health care profeassionals to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Infectious Diseases
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AHA, AMA, ANA urge health care workers to take COVID-19 vaccine

Our hope is simple; we urge you to get the COVID-19 vaccine and share your experience with others.

Press Releases
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4 touchstones for end-of-life conversations during COVID-19

The pandemic has changed how physicians care for dying patients. Learn with the AMA what to talk about and when.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

Race-based medicine is wrong. How should physicians oppose it?

Race is a social construct, not a biological or genetic category. Learn how to help dismantle practices based on the false idea of racial essentialism.

Health Equity
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10 Min Read

Susan Bailey, MD, discusses "Get Covered America Day"

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning more about "Get Covered America Day" with AMA President Susan Bailey, MD.

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Access to Care
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

How medical schools are redoubling fight against racism in medicine

The structural elements of racism that exist in other areas of society also prevail in medical education. Learn what medical schools are doing about it.

Medical School Diversity
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3 Min Read

AMA Foundation boosts hypertension work on Chicago’s West Side

$100,000 donation will aid efforts to help patients with hypertension better manage their BP remotely. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness