RFS Policy

Residents & Fellows

Submitting a resolution & how policy is developed

One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policy-making process.

Residents & Fellows

RFS November 2021 Meeting highlights

Read highlights from the virtual RFS November 2021 Meeting.

Residents & Fellows

RFS November 2020 meeting reports & resolutions

Read the resolutions and reports being debated at the RFS November 2020 Meeting Nov. 7-8, 2020.

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ResidencyFeb 20, 2020

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.

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Population CareJun 13, 2019

Prison inmates and staff need more health education, training

Poor health outcomes are rampant in U.S. jails and prisons, thanks to subpar hand hygiene, oral health and other factors. AMA also backs giving incarcerated women access to contraception.

Residents & Fellows

Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) advocacy initiatives

The AMA and RFS’ advocacy campaigns focus on some top issues affecting physicians and patient health outcomes.

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RFS Policy

Submitting a resolution & how policy is developed

RFS November 2021 Meeting highlights

RFS November 2020 meeting reports & resolutions

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

Prison inmates and staff need more health education, training

Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) advocacy initiatives

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