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AMA Update

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AMA Update is your source for physician-focused news. Hear from physicians and other experts on trending public health concerns, practice issues, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Find all AMA podcasts at ama-assn.org/podcasts.
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Episodes

Dr. Parodi shares details on a unique model for providing acute care at home

A discussion with Dr. Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group, about his health system’s unique model for providing patients acute level care at home.

Jun 08, 202117 minEp. 46

By the Numbers: Weekly Clinical Update with AMA's Dr. Irons

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering travel news post-Memorial Day weekend, as well as recent CDC announcements pertaining to mask guidance for summer camp and investigating "breakthrough infections."

Jun 02, 202112 minEp. 43

Addressing women's COVID vaccine questions

As part of National Women’s Health Week, Dr. Denise Jamieson, professor and chair of the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, as well as an author and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Advisory on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, joins AMA COVID-19 Update to answer questions women have about COVID vaccines. #NWHW

May 25, 202111 minEp. 41

Challenges faced by transgender individuals amid pandemic

A discussion Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past chair of the AMA Board of Trustees and senior associate dean, professor of anesthesiology and director of the “Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment” at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the challenges transgender individuals have faced during the pandemic and how physicians can help. He is calling in from Milwaukee.

May 21, 20219 minEp. 40

Dr. Paul Offit on vaccinating 12-15 year olds

Noted children's vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit discusses the recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds and shares advice for physicians on addressing parent's concerns about vaccinating this age group.

May 20, 202117 minEp. 38

AMA releases health equity strategic plan

A discussion with Dr. Aletha Maybank, AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer, about the recent release of the AMA's three-year roadmap aimed at embedding racial justice and advancing health equity in medicine.

May 18, 202113 minEp. 39

Dr. Tom Frieden on addressing vaccine hesitancy

A discussion with Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives in New York, about his work to address vaccine hesitancy, including the role of politics and finding messaging that resonates.

May 12, 202117 minEp. 36

Dr. Mini Kahlon on making empathetic connections with older adults

Dr. Mini Kahlon, vice dean of the Health Ecosystem at Dell Medical School at UT Austin, discusses her research on the effects of empathetic connection with older adults during the pandemic and its surprisingly powerful impact on mental health.

May 11, 202116 minEp. 35

Gun violence: An epidemic within the pandemic

A discussion with Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician, researcher and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health about gun violence and how physicians can play a role in a preventing it.

May 05, 202114 minEp. 34

Dr. Peter Hotez on his book, Preventing the Next Pandemic

A discussion with Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, about his new book Preventing the Next Pandemic.

May 04, 202124 minEp. 32

Lifting the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, the AMA liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), discusses the committee's recommendation to lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and what physicians need to know to help address patients' concerns.

Apr 30, 202118 minEp. 33

Long-haul COVID research

A discussion with Dr. Mitchell Miglis, assistant professor of neurology at the Stanford Center for Autonomic Disorders at Stanford University, about his experience treating patients with post-COVID syndrome, or “Long-Haul COVID," and his ongoing research in this emerging area. Participate in Stanford's Long-Haul COVID patient survey here: https://redcap.link/LONGHAULCOVID

Apr 29, 202116 minEp. 31

An ethics discussion on vaccine credentials

A discussion about the benefits and challenges of vaccine credentials and the ethical considerations that need to be addressed in the months ahead.

Apr 22, 202114 minEp. 30

Addressing anti-Asian racism

A discussion about how to combat anti-Asian racism both during the pandemic and beyond and physicians’ important role in that effort.

Apr 20, 202124 minEp. 29

2021 Residency Match: What the pandemic taught us

A discussion with NRMP's Dr. Donna Lamb and ECFMG's Dr. William Pinsky about this year's residency Match and what went well, what we learned and how it was influenced by the pandemic. Visit FREIDA to start your residency research at freida.ama-assn.org

Apr 16, 202119 minEp. 27

Pausing the J&J vaccine: liaison shares what physicians need to know

Friend of the show, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer—the AMA liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the AMA’s representative on the COVID-19 vaccine work group—joins us for a quick and comprehensive look at the emerging details regarding the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Apr 15, 202111 minEp. 28

Potential fourth surge and other COVID questions

Harris Pastides, PhD, MPH, an epidemiologist and AMA Trustee, discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and possible quick-response approaches to curb the spread. He also shares insights from his role on the North and South Carolina Governors' task force for future pandemic preparedness and stresses the importance of getting shots into arms.

Apr 13, 202123 minEp. 26

Vaccination in Native American communities

A discussion about vaccination in Native American populations and how some tribal communities are serving as models for their vaccine rollouts with Dr. Siobhan Wescott, co-director of the Indians into Medicine Program at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Apr 08, 202120 minEp. 25

Obesity as a risk factor

A discussion about COVID complications from obesity and the potential long-term impact of pandemic weight gain with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Apr 01, 202120 minEp. 23

Advocacy issues that matter to physicians

A discussion with Todd Askew, the AMA’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy in Washington, D.C., about the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices and the Medicare sequester cut. Also breaking down finer points related to the American Rescue Plan Act and the Provider Relief Fund.

Mar 30, 202115 minEp. 22

Dr. Mira Irons on concerns of outdated AstraZeneca vaccine data

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering AstraZeneca news, importance of risk mitigation for spring and summer, as well as state-by-state vaccine availability and rollouts.

Mar 25, 202114 minEp. 21

Adolescent health during the pandemic

Kicking off International Adolescent Health Week, Dr. Laura Offutt, host of “Real Talk with Dr. Offutt,” discusses adolescent health and the week's theme: “Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic.”

Mar 23, 202116 minEp. 20
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