Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.
An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-type rash. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Two infectious diseases physicians share more.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest scope of practice legislation.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.
Participating in research prior to medical school can strengthen your application and sharpen your critical thinking skills.
Physicians’ spending tends to creep upward after finishing residency or fellowship. Learn with the AMA about how to avert that pattern.
Medical staff bylaws can be make or break to a young physician’s hospital employment experience. Learn more with the AMA.
Physicians can get involved in advocacy efforts alongside the AMA. Learn more and get involved now.
New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
As an AMA member, get JAMA Network™, insurance, the opportunity to be a leader and advocate for the profession, and more.
Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more.
The May 10, 2024 Speakers' Update has information on the HOD Handbook by reference committee, the member forum opening, and the reference committee hearings schedule.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2024 HOD Annual Meeting.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31, 2024), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Medical practices need to design new procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get COVID-19 practice management guidance from the AMA.
Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.
Private practices have been struggling for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial strain and burdensome regulatory requirements faced by physician practice owners. AMA advocacy, resources and research help private practices thrive.
Applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 26, to help physician practices affected between July 2020 and April 2021. Learn more with the AMA.
Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.
New data show the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases in 15 years and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.
Loans available from AMA preferred provider Laurel Road can help medical practices deal with expenses or expand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.
Read details about the HHS and CMS guidelines on the Stark Law blanket waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary exemptions of sanctions.
Physician practices see 57% rise in PPE spending, and nearly all do extra infection control to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.