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      When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.

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      From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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      Most physicians practice where they completed residency, but not all. Learn which specialties and states are most likely to keep you local.

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      The resident physician with better well-being can better meet the medical needs of patients. These pointers can help. 

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      August recess is here—tell Congress to fix Medicare now and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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      AMA supports bipartisan House telehealth bill as congressional deadline looms and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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      This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

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      ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.

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      Council on Medical Education reports

      Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.

      UME: Council on Medical Education reports

      Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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      2025 UMAS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

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      Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 SPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Councils

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi ...Read More
The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and public health.

  • Council on Constitution & Bylaws
  • Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs
  • Council on Legislation
  • Council on Long Range Planning & Development
  • Council on Medical Education
  • Council on Medical Service
  • Council on Science & Public Health
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Council Report Finder makes it easy to search all of AMA's reports. Filter your search by council, report number or topic.

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AMA Constitution & Bylaws

The Constitution establishes the basic principles of the AMA and the Bylaws provide the framework for the governance and administration of the AMA.

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AMA council rosters & applications

Applications for AMA councils are due on March 15 every year unless otherwise noted.

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