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  New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change
  
  Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.
  
  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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  AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events
  
  Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
  
  Pearl of the Week: Evaluate your staffing needs
  
  Find resources to help determine the right staffing levels.
Education
- Precision education
  
  Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd^® initiative. Find out more.
  
  Medical education webinars
  
  Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.
Medical Students
- 3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill
  
  Every visit with Congress is a sales pitch. Follow this expert advice for medical students to take their part in reshaping medicine’s future.
  
  Pre-med frequently asked questions
  
  Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.
Medical Residents
- Kaplan USMLE Step 3: 36-hour history of lower abdominal pain
  
  Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 17-year-old female patient is brought to the ED with lower abdominal tenderness. What is the appropriate next step in management?
  
  Refinancing medical student loans
  
  Use AMA-negotiated options through Laurel Road to refinance medical student loans.
Health Care Advocacy
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  6. Advocacy Update
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  Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy
  
  Physicians can get involved in advocacy efforts alongside the AMA. Learn more and get involved now.
  
  May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact
  
  New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Member Benefits
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  Laurel Road student loan repayment options
  
  As an AMA member, you can refinance your student loan and manage your loan options with Laurel Road.
  
  Additional benefits for members
  
  As an AMA member, get JAMA Network™, insurance, the opportunity to be a leader and advocate for the profession, and more.
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  Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings
  
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  HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input
  
  Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Councils
- UME: Council on Medical Education reports
  
  Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
  
  About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)
  
  See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Member Groups (Sections)
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  Senior Physicians Recognition Month
  
  In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2024), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
  
  WPS members and news highlights
  
  Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
About
- International Conference on Physician Health™
  
  The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
  
  Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp
  
  This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
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Resolutions

Topics	Resolution Sort ascending	Replies	Last reply
Normal topic Improving Healthcare of Rural Minority Populations By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	433	0	n/a
Normal topic Resolution to Decrease Lead Exposure in Urban Areas By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	432	0	n/a
Normal topic Combatting the Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	431	0	n/a
Normal topic Supporting the Inclusion of Information about Lung Cancer Screening within Cigarette Packages By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	430	0	n/a
Normal topic Assessing and Protecting Local Communities from the Health Risks of Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	429	0	n/a
Normal topic Advocating for Education and Action Regarding the Health Hazards of PFAS Chemicals By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	428	0	n/a
Normal topic Condemning the Universal Shackling of Every Incarcerated Patient in Hospitals By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 3 days 12 hours ago	427	0	n/a
Normal topic Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: The Urgent Need to Help Raise Professional and Public Awareness and Optimize Maternal Health – A Call to Action By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 12 hours ago	426	0	n/a
Normal topic Perinatal Mental Health Disorders among Medical Students and Physicians By Alexandria Carey-Sanders 4 days 13 hours ago	425	0	n/a
Normal topic LGBTQ+ Senior Health By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	424	0	n/a
Normal topic HPV Vaccination to Protect Healthcare Workers over Age 45 By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	423	2	By Virginia Hall 3 hours 26 minutes ago
Normal topic Immunization Registry By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	422	0	n/a
Normal topic Annual Conference on the State of Obesity and its Impact on Disease in America (SODA) By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	421	0	n/a
Normal topic Equity in Dialysis Care By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	420	0	n/a
Normal topic Addressing the Health Risks of Extreme Heat By Patti Wargo 6 days 2 hours ago	419	0	n/a
Normal topic Early and Periodic Eye Exams for Adults By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	418	0	n/a
Normal topic Reducing Job-Related Climate Risk Factors By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	417	0	n/a
Normal topic Furthering Environmental Justice and Equity By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	416	0	n/a
Normal topic Building Environmental Resiliency in Health Systems and Physician Practices By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	415	0	n/a
Normal topic Addressing the Health Sector’s Contributions to the Climate Crisis By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	414	0	n/a
Normal topic Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	413	0	n/a
Normal topic Lithium Battery Safety By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	412	1	By DAVID WELSH 1 hour 47 minutes ago
Normal topic Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons By Patti Wargo 1 week ago	411	0	n/a
Normal topic Access to Public Restrooms By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	410	0	n/a
Normal topic Toxic Heavy Metals By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	409	0	n/a
Normal topic Indian Water Rights By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	408	0	n/a
Normal topic Racial Misclassification By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	407	0	n/a
Normal topic Opposition to Pay-to-Stay Incarceration Fees By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	406	0	n/a
Normal topic Default Proceed Firearm Sales and Safe Storage Laws By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	405	0	n/a
Normal topic Protections Against Surgical Smoke Exposure By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	404	0	n/a
Normal topic Occupational Screenings for Lung Disease By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	403	0	n/a
Normal topic Guardianship and Conservatorship Reform By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	402	0	n/a
Normal topic Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Closed Loop Referral Systems By Patti Wargo 1 week 1 day ago	401	0	n/a

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

What doctors wish patients knew about Lyme disease

AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy upcoming events

Pearl of the Week: Evaluate your staffing needs

Precision education

Medical education webinars

3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill

Pre-med frequently asked questions

Kaplan USMLE Step 3: 36-hour history of lower abdominal pain

Refinancing medical student loans

Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy

May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact

Laurel Road student loan repayment options

Additional benefits for members

Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

UME: Council on Medical Education reports

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

Senior Physicians Recognition Month

WPS members and news highlights

International Conference on Physician Health™

Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

Resolutions