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The American Medical Association does not support integration.

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The American Medical Association (AMA) excludes an integrated delegation from D.C. from its meeting, and accepts a rival all-white delegation that is opposed to integration. This will lead to the establishment of the National Medical Association (NMA) to represent African-American physicians and health professionals.