Moving Medicine

AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium has collaborated with the “InsideTheBoards” podcast to bring medical students USMLE study aid. In this episode of the series, Dr. Maya Hammoud gives an overview of health systems science and discusses its growing importance due to COVID-19. Dr. Hammoud is senior advisor for Medical Education Innovations at the AMA. Listen to the full series a...

School physician Dr. Tyeese Gaines and Dr. Wayne Grody, professor at UCLA School of Medicine, discuss what they wish patients knew about physical distancing as a measure against COVID-19, especially as schools navigate the decision to reopen.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will...

In the second and final episode in the series, we pick up the conversation with our two experts, Jill Dispenza, director of HIV and STD hub and hotline resources at the Center on Halsted and Dr. Magda Houlberg, Chair of the LGBTQ Advisory Committee from  Howard Brown Health  on the health care needs and disparities elderly LGBTQ patients may face.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerf...

What are the health care needs of LGBTQ patients age 65 and older? How are these needs similar, and different, to those of cis, heterosexual seniors? How can physicians mitigate concerns such as social isolation, gender-affirming services, and mental health problems? We talk with experts Jill Dispenza and Dr. Magda Houlberg, about connecting patients with resources.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The...

As the days get shorter and the pandemic continues to rage, mental health should become top priority for doctors and patients.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew  🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/F...

We speak with the AMA's director of ethics policy about the ethics of treating the president during the pandemic, and the questions that it poses for physicians.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew&n...

The push for a COVID-19 vaccine is in full swing. We speak with AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D., about her conversation with two CDC physicians about the COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution plan.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge to...

In this exclusive interview, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and AMA CEO Dr. James Madara explore the impact of COVID-19 and what lies ahead for physicians and medical students.       ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will mee...

As researchers work to develop effective COVID-19 vaccines, public trust in the vaccine development process is being undermined. We speak with Dr. Peter Hotez about the uphill battle for science first in vaccine development and how to improve patient confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine.       ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, s...

AMA CEO James Madara, MD, discusses the association's pandemic response and the math and science behind herd immunity and COVID-19.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew  🥼 Go to https://ama-assn...

Some patients with COVID-19 do not fully recover and spend weeks or months experiencing symptoms. We talk with two "long-haulers" (including a physician) about their experiences and what we know about the long-term impact of this disease.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. W...

Good blood pressure control can be difficult for patients during 'normal' times. During the pandemic, BP control has stagnated. We discuss the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health during COVID-19.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge toge...

As part of the AMA's ongoing recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we discuss the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the Latinx community.    Download the report at  http://cloud.e.ama-assn.org/20-1643-COVIDLatinx         ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We...

As the pandemic rages, it's vital to reduce the death toll as much as possible. The AMA's current president, immediate past president and president elect discuss the factors we can control in reducing the number of deaths going forward.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We...

In the second part of her discussion at the 2019 AMA Annual Meeting, Esther Choo, MD, MPH, discusses practices and processes that eliminate gender bias in hiring, promotion, leadership and inclusivity. You can subscribe for exclusive advocacy news at ama-assn.org/advocacy-update.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you ca...

More than six months into the pandemic, we know that wearing a mask is essential for slowing the spread of COVID-19. The AMA speaks with physicians about the 6 things they wish their patients knew about masks.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge to...

In the first of a two-part discussion at the 2019 AMA Annual Meeting, Esther Choo, MD, MPH, explores the impact of gender bias in the health care workplace. You can subscribe for exclusive advocacy news at  ama-assn.org/advocacy-update .     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We...

During COVID-19, managing high-risk pregnancies has become even more complex. As part of Women in Medicine Month, we talk with experts about the challenges of pregnancy care during the pandemic.      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join u...

Our understanding of COVID-19 evolves quickly. We discuss the latest research on vaccines, antibodies, and more with  JAMA  editor-in-chief Dr. Howard Bauchner.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew&nb...

This fall, more COVID-19 cases are expected, just in time for cold and flu season. As health systems and communities prepare, it's vital to look back at the tactics that succeeded earlier this year. We discuss lessons from Henry Ford Health System as they plan ahead.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on wh...

As the pandemic continues, contract tracing is an important tool to track the spread of COVID-19. We speak with Marcus Plescia, MD, chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, about the progress of contract tracing in the U.S.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on wha...

In the 100th episode of the AMA COVID-19 Update, Mira Irons, MD, shares details about new testing and a cautiously optimistic look at the latest numbers and trends.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRene...

As the U.S. continues to cope with COVID-19, opioid addiction and abuse continue to be a deadly problem. Join AMA immediate past president and chair of the AMA Opioid Taskforce, Patrice A Harris, MD, MA, and other addiction specialists as they discuss the nation's continued drug overdose epidemic. Subscribe to daily COVID video updates from the AMA at  ama-assn.org/COVIDupdate     ⭐⭐⭐...

Accurate decennial statistics play a critical role in the equitable distribution of federal assets, and dedicated census officials are working to ensure complete and accurate enumeration despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patient...

Physicians have a unique opportunity to drive health equity forward by acting as a trusted voice, encouraging patients to participate in the decennial census. For more information on responding to the 2020 census, you can visit the official website at 2020census.gov     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on wha...