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Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings

Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.

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Luis Seija, MD
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Q&A: How the power of stories can help reshape medicine

As the son of a librarian, AMA member Luis Seija, MD, says physicians must go beyond mere facts to make an impact. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
Stethoscopes
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9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any screening programs are conducted with transparency and based on evidence.

Health Equity
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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long COVID. And with the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, patients may be concerned about the condition.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Proceedings of the November 2021 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Download PDFs of the proceedings from the November 2021 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates.
AMA President-elect Jack Resneck, MD, in conversation with author Heather McGhee
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What public swimming pools teach us about racism’s costs

They were once landmarks in American cities. Their disappearance shows us how racism can drive policy—even in health care.

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PSLF program waiver: What physician borrowers should know

U.S. Department of Education aims to give doctors and other borrowers a better shot at qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Dec. 3, 2021: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges nation’s naloxone manufactures to make product OTC and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Frank Clark, MD
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Q&A: How haiku helps psychiatrist contend with pandemic stress

AMA member Frank Clark, MD, wrote poetry in medical school to cope with depression. Now, with the strain of COVID-19, he crafts haiku.

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