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Q&A: What it takes to move from nursing to medical school

Learn about the curiosity that sparked former bedside nurse Edleda James, an AMA member, to pursue a career as a physician.

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Prep for Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Gov. J.B. Pritzker
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How this bill would worsen liability climate, hurt the economy

The AMA supports Illinois physicians in seeking the veto of a bill that would impede patients’ access to care and hamper the state’s recovery.

State Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 12, 2021

In the news: J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause, Administration moves to undo Title X restrictions, proposed gun initiatives, 5,800 COVID-19 cases in vaccinated, IL Medicaid update.

Publications & Newsletters
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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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14 states see medical liability insurance rates jump more than 10%

New AMA analysis of 2020 medical liability insurance rates shows why physicians must keep a close watch on what happens next.

State Advocacy
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3 Min Read

AMA issues analysis of medical liability insurance premiums

Finds highest prevalence of premium increases in 15 years.

Press Releases
Grocery store
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Biden stops defense of rule that put immigrants’ health at risk

AMA and others challenged 2019 “public charge” rule that penalized immigrants living legally in U.S. for getting health and nutrition benefits.

Judicial Advocacy
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12 Min Read

March 12, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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12 Min Read

13-year-old from Illinois creates vaccine appointments database [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the efforts of 13-year-old Eli Coustan, who created ILVaccine.org to help people in need schedule vaccine appointments.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast