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Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting

Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

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Are nurse practitioners easing shortages in underserved areas?

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“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Observership Program listings for international medical graduates

Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.

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AMA Update for April 17, 2024: What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news
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What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu.

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AMA Update for April 29, 2024: Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice
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Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice

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May 10, 2024 ·
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What doctors wish patients knew about Lyme disease

An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-type rash. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Two infectious diseases physicians share more.

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New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change

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