Social Determinants of Health

Public Health

Protecting underrepresented students and residents during COVID-19

The current pandemic is impacting all segments of society—but not equally—and it has created significant disruptions in medical education.

Public Health Jul 2, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: How the pandemic hampered the genetic data collection process

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 genetics and COVID-19, in the second of a two-part series.

Public Health Jul 1, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: The search for answers to the genetic impact on case severity

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 genetics and COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series.

Health Equity Jun 29, 2020

What’s needed to vanquish COVID-19 health inequities

The pandemic underscores the need for structural supports for people of color, especially as a potentially worse second wave of COVID-19 deaths and infections looms.

Accelerating Change in Medical Education Jun 25, 2020

Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

A new textbook chapter offers insight on the ways health systems science—the third pillar of medical education—can be applied to fight a pandemic.

Board of Trustees Jun 23, 2020

AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism and police brutality

At the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates, the AMA Board of Trustees pledged action to confront systemic racism and police brutality.

Population Care Jun 22, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: How cultural factors, health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

Public Health Jun 19, 2020

Pandemic shines spotlight on chronic disease prevention priority

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted in several directions, but one thing is clear: chronic disease prevention must be a priority in health care.

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4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Polling during a public health crisis: What doctors must know

How physician practice reopening is going in 6 states

4 tips for incorporating telemedicine into clinical training

AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Resident questions on advocacy, wellness and health equity

March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 6, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020