Advocacy is key to the Resident Physicians Section
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The American Medical Association's (AMA) Resident Physicians Section (RPS) offers the 34,000 resident physicians who make up its membership an opportunity to address the issues that affect resident physicians. The RPS provides residents with student loan help, opportunities to discuss their experiences with other residents, and full representation on all AMA councils, including the House of Delegates and Board of Trustees.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1997
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AMAP-standard-setting for physicians, by physicians
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The American Medical Association's (AMA) approval of the American Medical Accreditation Program (AMAP) is a significant step towards reasonable setting and assessing of standards. The AMAP will allow physician-patient interaction to serve as a measure of accountability, and will evaluate the physician in five areas: personal qualifications, clinical performance, patient care results, environment of care and credentialing.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1997
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