John Whyte, MD

Dr. John Whyte is a nationally recognized physician leader, public health communicator, and healthcare innovator. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association (AMA), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance the art and science of medicine and improve the health of the nation.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Whyte earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Public Health from Harvard University. His distinguished career spans leadership roles across some of the most influential healthcare institutions in the United States. He has served as a Director at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as positions at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Prior to his role at the AMA, Dr. Whyte was the Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, where he became a trusted voice for evidence-based health information and patient education, reaching millions through his accessible communication style and media presence.

Known for his ability to bridge clinical medicine, public policy, and health communication, Dr. Whyte has dedicated his career to helping people make informed decisions about their health — embodying the rare combination of leadership, compassion, and clarity that defines the very best of medicine.

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Outline/Transcript

1. What does preventive medicine mean to you?


2. Can you tell us a little bit about the overarching mission of the AMA and who it functions to serve?


3. How does the AMA promote preventive medicine?


4. What does the AMA identify as the biggest challenges physicians face in today’s world?


5. How does the AMA enact change in healthcare policies? What does the process look like for reflecting and enacting the changes physicians want?


6. What actions is the AMA taking to combat misinformation and the ongoing dismantling of evidence-based healthcare in the current political situation?


7. Insurance is becoming more expensive and seems to cover less and less with more barriers. What is the AMA’s involvement in trying to improve the situation?


8. What benefits do physicians have in getting involved in the AMA? How can individual physicians make a difference?


9. If someone asks you how to get healthy, what do you tell them in 2 minutes?

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