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New AMA policy opposes “excited delirium” diagnosis

New policy addresses reports that show use of “excited delirium," pharmacological interventions such as ketamine as justification for excessive police force

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Jack Resneck Jr, MD
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Jack Resneck Jr., MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

The California dermatologist won by acclamation at the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting. Learn about other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

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California dermatologist chosen as AMA president-elect

AMA today announced the election of Jack Resneck Jr., M.D., a dermatologist from the San Francisco Bay Area, as the new president-elect of AMA.

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New England OB/GYN elected to AMA Board of Trustees

AMA announces election of Pratistha Koirala, M.D., Ph.D., a Nepal-born Connecticut and Bronx-trained physician and Ph.D to Board of Trustees.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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AMA president: Salute medicine’s heroes, prepare for hard work ahead

Physicians showed their mettle during pandemic. It’s up to all in medicine to carry the momentum forward, says outgoing AMA president Susan R. Bailey, MD.

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Susan Bailey, M.D., reflects on AMA leadership, pandemic presidency

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, today delivered the final speech of her presidency to the AMA House of Delegates.

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June 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

The AMA Board of Trustees called for a Special Meeting of the House of Delegates to take place virtually June 11-16.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

Watch James L. Madara, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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Immediate Past President Susan R. Bailey, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting

Susan Bailey, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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