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Mira Irons, MD, explores risks tied to gatherings in restaurants, bars

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at the latest trends, including how young people can face severe manifestations from the virus.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Get patients vaccinated to help avoid double whammy flu season

Childhood immunizations and flu shots for all could help hold off concurrent threats to the nation’s health care system already under stress from COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases
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Physicians: Share 3 keys for kids wrestling with remote learning

Parents have questions about virtual learning and what’s best for their children. Here are some essentials that physicians can discuss.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
Former AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, speaking at a podium
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He took on state’s top public health job. Then the pandemic hit.

Former AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, had to adjust quickly as Kentucky’s new public health commissioner during the COVID-19 crisis. Find out what he’s learned.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

With no USMLE Step 1 scores, challenges and opportunities arise

Moving USMLE Step 1 from a numerical score to pass-fail has created an evaluation void. How might medical educators fill it?

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Highway
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5 Min Read

Why this Black intern, a grandfather, worked many years as mechanic

The inspiring story of mechanic-turned-physician Carl Allamby, MD, underlines a vital truth: Black students need to see faces that look like their own in medicine.

Medical School Diversity
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5 Min Read

New AMA resources help combat physician stress amidst pandemic

STEPS Forward module series offers proven strategies supporting physician well-being during a time of acute stress.

Press Releases
Physician giving a vaccination
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4 Min Read

CDC director: Push is on to vaccinate 65% of Americans against flu

The CDC is developing plans to reach communities of color that COVID-19 has hit harder and where flu vaccination rates have traditionally been lower.

Infectious Diseases