Physician Shortage

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GME FundingMay 25, 2021

Why physicians are vital part of the nation’s infrastructure

As it considers a massive infrastructure spending package, Congress should bolster funding for badly needed graduate medical education training slots.

Advocacy UpdateMar 26, 2021

March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Health EquityMar 22, 2021

Why it’s time to invest in the nation’s health care workforce

Learn more about a bipartisan Senate bill that would grow the nation’s physician pipeline and create opportunities to diversify the health workforce.

Accelerating Change in Medical Education

Exploring new med ed pathways at University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Each month, the AMA highlights institutions that are part of the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to showcase their work with the consortium and innovations in medical education.

International Medical EducationDec 9, 2020

Judge voids rule pricing H-1B doctors out of areas that need them

Judge negates new rule that AMA said would “cause immediate and lasting harm” to communities that would no longer be able to afford to hire H-1B doctors.

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ResearchNov 19, 2020

AMA mapping tool identifies where workforce needs are greatest

The free, newly revised AMA Health Workforce Mapper offers publicly accessible data on the physician and nonphysician workforces anywhere in the U.S.

Advocacy UpdateNov 13, 2020

Nov. 13, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Ongoing AMA advocacy efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and more in the latest Federal Advocacy Update.

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International Medical EducationOct 22, 2020

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.

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Q&A: How COVID-19 has expanded spotlight on mental health

Claire Hannan, MPH, on role of immunization managers during pandemic

Allowing punitive damages in N.J. medical liability case unwarranted

Acrimony between your doctors, C-suite? How to build trust

Medical students: Learn how collaboration, leadership go hand in hand

Academic coaching in medical education

August 2021: Kaplan MCAT stumpers put premeds to the test

With loan repayment set to resume, 3 key questions for residents

July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

July 30, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Headspace for AMA members

Loans & financial services

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

IMGS leadership opportunities

Women in Medicine

Evolving COVID-19 situation demands nimble response

AMA Research Challenge