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Leadership roles allow physicians to make a difference

■ A message to all physicians from David O. Barbe, MD, MHA, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on the importance of physician leadership and how to get involved. Read story

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Health reform puts doctors' professionalism on the line

■ A message to all physicians from David O. Barbe, MD, MHA, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on the ethical and professional challenges facing physicians in this time of health reform. Read story

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Reflections on ourselves, our patients, our profession

■ A message to all physicians from Steven J. Stack, MD, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on a physician's dual responsibilities to patients and profession. Read story

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AMA stays on course in our turbulent times

■ A message to all physicians from Steven J. Stack, MD, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on how the Association is addressing major challenges facing medicine. Read story

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Serving as legal champion for the medical profession

■ A message to all physicians from AMA Board of Trustees Chair Steven J. Stack, MD, on the Association's support for physicians in courts of law. Read story

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AMA medical education grants: an idea whose time has come

■ A message to all physicians from Steven J. Stack, MD, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on the AMA's multimillion-dollar initiative to promote innovations in medical schools. Read story

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Much must happen for team-based care to succeed

■ A message to all physicians from Steven J. Stack, MD, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, on the role of team building in the future delivery of health care. Read story

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