Dr. Willie Underwood III, newly sworn-in president of the American Medical Association (AMA), has pledged to unite physicians across specialties and advance equity in medicine.[985091][986259] Underwood's presidency comes as the AMA seeks to address growing concerns about health disparities and unequal access to healthcare.[985091][986259] The AMA has a long history of advocating for physician-led reform and policy change to promote patient-centered care and improve health outcomes.[985091]