May 7 webinar: Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care

Join AMA to discuss strategies to improve infection prevention in rural health care settings.

Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care
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Pandemic underscores need for DACA as high court considers its fate

DACA-status physicians and other health professionals are on the front lines helping care for COVID-19 patients. The Supreme Court will soon decide their legal status.

Judicial Advocacy
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May 8, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight

Advocacy Update
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AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

The U.S. needs to deploy every available doctor to combat COVID-19. The AMA’s advocacy for international medical graduates is helping make that happen.

International Med Ed
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Extending IMG visas would boost efforts to fight COVID-19

Automatic one-year visa extensions and solving other immigration issues would help IMG physicians focus on COVID-19 rather than bureaucratic matters.

International Med Ed
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COVID-19: How a med school is factoring fit into early graduation

Oregon Health & Science University has been graduating students early for years. Now, a few of them will bolster a workforce strained by COVID-19.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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AMA urges emergency response protections for physicians

AMA warned that some federal state and local directives related to COVID-19 can pose potential liability risks to physicians.

Press Releases
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Doctors: Want to serve in pandemic hot spot? What you must know

The AMA connects physicians and other health professionals with the information they need to help in areas hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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How a med school in a COVID-19 hot spot is deploying early graduates

NYU’s early graduates are beginning to treat patients. What is the process of creating clinical experiences for these trainees during a pandemic?

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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COVID-19: Residents, fellows need physical and financial protection

Guidance on residency and fellowship training during COVID-19 addresses physical safety, financial security and the preservation of education.

Resident Advocacy