Veronica M. Alvarez-Galiana, MD
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Veronica M. Alvarez-Galiana, MD: Advocate for reproductive health

Ob-gyn and AMA member Veronica M. Alvarez-Galiana, MD, moves medicine by improving access to contraception and reproductive health for all women.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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The physicians behind Brief19, created by doctors for doctors

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 Brief19, a daily round up of COVID-19 research and policy created by doctors for doctors.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

The South Carolina family physician won by acclamation during a virtual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Learn about the other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

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Los Angeles-based ophthalmologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Dr. Aizuss is a longtime leader in organized medicine.

Press Releases
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Scott Pasichow, MD: Brotherly love led to medicine

AMA member Scott Pasichow, MD, was inspired by the care and compassion exhibited by the nurses and doctors caring for his brother who had cancer.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
Zarah U. Iqbal, MD
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Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH: Following in her mother’s footsteps

AMA member Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH, advocates for the most marginalized children in her community who have been denied resources and opportunities.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
(Myphuong) Theresa Phan, MD
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5 Min Read

Theresa Phan, MD: Impacting many patients through policy change

AMA member Theresa Phan, MD, at the end of middle school, saw herself in a white coat, wearing a stethoscope and listening to heart signs.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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4 Min Read

AMA-brokered deal secures coverage for Hahnemann residents, fellows

Court-approved settlement will pay for legally required long-tail medical liability insurance for the 1,400-plus residents and fellows affected. The AMA has underwritten the legal work in the case.

Resident Advocacy
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AMA-brokered deal poised to cover residents affected by Hahnemann closure

1,500-plus displaced Hahnemann doctors could get long-tail liability coverage if judge OKs AMA’s underwriting legal representation of orphaned residents, fellows in the case.

Resident Advocacy