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June 05, 2023 Eliminating medical school debt for students at UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Reducing student loan debt and increasing diversity in medical school. Two physician leaders at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine: Vineet Arora, MD, dean of medical education, and Keme Carter, MD, associate dean of admissions, discuss a redesigned curriculum that includes full-tuition scholarships for medical students. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Watch AMA's Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/ama-tribute-medical-school-class-2023
10 min
June 01, 2023 Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH
Cannabis use among seniors is on the rise, but so are visits to the emergency department as a result. Joining to discuss the risks of cannabis for seniors and how doctors can talk to their older patients about them is Alison Moore, MD, MPH, professor and chief of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative care at the University of California San Diego. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
14 min
May 31, 2023 12 symptoms of long COVID, FDA Paxlovid approval & mpox vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
A new study outlines the 12 symptoms of long COVID, and the FDA fully approves Paxlovid for adults. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses who should get a monkeypox vaccine ahead of festival season this summer. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, shares what you need to know about long COVID 🦠 Watch here: https://youtu.be/kONtiiHsbPw
12 min
May 30, 2023 How physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation
While burnout can impact any physician, addressing it can vary significantly by specialty, gender, sexual orientation and more. Today, we're discussing ways to treat burnout with two physician leaders from the AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA LGBTQ Advisory Committee. First, we'll hear from Dr. Lauren Peccoralo, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Well-being and Development, and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Next, we’ll meet Dr. Meredith Faggen, a community medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery
17 min
May 25, 2023 Violence against doctors: causes, effects and solutions with Ramin Davidoff, MD
How to protect physicians and health care personnel from violence in the workplace. During the pandemic, physicians’ stories about threats and harassment from patients came to the forefront. However, the risk of workplace violence in health care has been on the rise since 2011. In this episode, Ramin Davidoff, MD, co-CEO of the Permanente Federation, discusses the toll workplace violence is having on physicians and what we can do about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
17 min
May 24, 2023 COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest research findings, efficacy and safety concerns for the new RSV vaccine. Also covering recommended vaccines for pregnant peoples, and protecting yourself against monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
11 min
May 22, 2023 Long COVID: New research, common symptoms, long-term effects and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, returns to AMA Update to share the latest science behind long COVID, including how many people are still suffering, most common symptoms and what we know about treatments like Paxlovid. She also shares guidance for physicians on diagnosing long COVID, treating post-COVID patients and new research to watch. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
17 min
May 18, 2023 Medical staff training for your private practice with Geoff Kass
Training clinical staff plays a major role in a private practice’s success. Geoff Kass, director of Medline University, joins us to discuss how private practices can make their training more effective and ensure their staff is always up to date. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Medline is a preferred provider through AMA Member Benefits PLUS. Save up to 20% off medical, surgical and pharmaceutical equipment and supplies through the AMA Medline Buying Program. AMA members can also access next day delivery, low order minimums and staff education through Medline University. Learn more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/practice-benefits-discounts/ama-medline-buying-program
9 min
May 16, 2023 Ringworm, mpox and COVID cases, plus OTC birth control pills with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest from the CDC on drug-resistant ringworm infections in New York City and monkeypox cases in Chicago. Also FDA considers recommendations on over-the-counter birth control pills. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
11 min
May 11, 2023 CDC Chief Medical Officer Deb Houry, MD, MPH, on the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care
AMA Update welcomes Deb Houry, MD, MPH, chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at the CDC, to discuss the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and what it means for physicians and patients. Dr. Houry discusses data collection, vaccine coverage and the future of care as we emerge from crisis mode after more than three years. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
The AMA has resources to help with this next phase. Find all you need to know about post-PHE telehealth use, policy, coverage and payment with the AMA Telehealth Quick Guide: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-telehealth-quick-guide
🦠 The U.S. Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended May 11, 2023 🦠
13 min

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