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Aletha Maybank to step down as AMA’s chief health equity officer

Last updated: December 30, 2024 2:16 pm
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Aletha Maybank, a trailblazing health equity advocate, recently announced her departure from the American Medical Association (AMA) after serving as the organization’s first chief equity officer for five and a half years. During her tenure, Maybank led the AMA in confronting its own racist history, including the exclusion of Black physicians from membership for over a century and the association’s past support of racist practices by one of its presidents, J. Marion Sims.

Under Maybank’s leadership, the AMA took steps to acknowledge its role in perpetuating racial health disparities and committed to dismantling white supremacy and racism within the field of medicine. Her work was widely praised by health equity advocates who viewed it as long overdue.

Despite the challenges and political nature of her position, Maybank made the decision to step down in order to pursue a new venture focused on using art and storytelling to address health equity issues outside of a large organization. She emphasized the emotional power of narrative in driving change and expressed pride in the work she accomplished at the AMA.

Maybank’s departure comes at a critical time for health equity advocates, as they face challenges such as legal efforts to dismantle diversity programs and the recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the use of race in college admissions. Despite these obstacles, Maybank remains committed to advancing equity and optimal health for all in her new endeavors.

The AMA has expressed its gratitude to Maybank for her dedication to confronting racism within the organization and has begun the search for her replacement. Her efforts to effect change within a longstanding institution have been lauded by colleagues in the field of health equity, who recognize the difficulty of reshaping policies in such environments.

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While Maybank’s departure may leave some feeling deflated, she is optimistic about the continued commitment of the AMA to anti-racist work and praised the organization’s leaders for their support. She believes that her legacy of persistence and advocacy for equity will endure, with others continuing her work at the AMA.

In reflecting on her achievements, Maybank emphasized the importance of honoring the legacy of those who have fought for dignity and equality. She sees this legacy as both beautiful and painful, yet essential in driving progress towards a more equitable healthcare system.

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