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When patients are prejudiced, here’s what physicians should do

About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.

Physician Health
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AMA president urges: Rely on science to guide COVID-19 response

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. today addressed the Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, outlined ongoing challenges in the fight against COVID-19.

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AMA presents Distinguished Service Award to trailblazing pathologist

Dr. Pinn the only woman and the only African American in her medical school class, has blazed trails as a physician leader.

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AMA Distinguished Service Award goes to video-assisted surgery pioneer

Dr. Nazhat best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy, the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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November 2020 Special Meeting of the AMA HOD

AMA Board of Trustees calls for a special meeting of the House of Delegates to be held virtually Nov. 13-17, 2020.

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AMA honors Florida medical society executive for lifetime achievement

A champion for patients and physicians, Tenna Wiles is a medical association executive respected for her dedication to all aspects of the medical profession.

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Charles E. Moore, MD
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Otolaryngologist honored for dedication to Atlanta’s uninsured

Charles E. Moore, MD, is among the physicians and executives honored by the AMA for their work in public health and organized medicine.

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AMA honors North Carolina medical executive for lifetime achievement

For more than 25 years Robert Seligson has been a formidable force in North Carolina organized medicine.

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AMA honors New York state medical executive for lifetime achievement

Schuh has tirelessly worked to guide New York physicians through difficult economic times and preserve the sustainability of medical practices.

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