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The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

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      AMA Update for June 13, 2025: National physician burnout study: Latest statistics on burnout in health care and doctor well-being

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      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the national physician burnout study.

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      Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.

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      Conflicts of interest: What resident physicians should know

      When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.

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      Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

      How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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      What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

      Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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      How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency

      Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.

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      Why child care costs have resident physician parents seeing red

      New data reveals how rising child care costs are forcing tough choices for resident parents—especially those training in high-cost cities.

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      State advocacy

      Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

      AMA Update for June 6, 2025: AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

      AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about advocacy in health care and the latest about Medicare reform.

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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® 2025

      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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      Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting

      Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

      Council & committee applications

      Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.

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      Medical education leadership opportunities

      Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.

      About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

      See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.

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      IMGS Members and News Highlights

      Read monthly issues of IMGS members & news highlights to learn how its members advocate for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.

      IMGS Members and News Highlights-June 2025

      New governing council officers, annual meeting resolutions, Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit on Aug. 7, and the deadline for the Research Challenge is July 17. 

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      Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 9, 2025

      In the news: Salmonella outbreak tied to egg recall, impact of transportation modes on dementia risk, mental health recovery after COVID and more.

      Physician Practice Benchmark Survey

      Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

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The AMA has a storied history of advocating for patients and physicians through the legal system. Stay up to date on medical litigation information, including public health news, advocacy, and sustainability.

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Jun 3, 2025 ·
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AMA applauds court decision allowing lawsuit against MultiPlan to proceed

AMA is fighting in the courts to restore fair reimbursements.

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Public Health

May 23, 2025 ·
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High court sends e-cigarette case back to 5th Circuit

Supreme Court says 5th Circuit Court of Appeals erred in ruling that the FDA acted in arbitrary and capricious fashion on e-cigarettes. 

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Claims Processing

Apr 14, 2025 ·
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Insurer price-fixing is real and physicians deserve day in court

AMA, Illinois State Medical Society urge federal court not to dismiss lawsuit against “unlawful cartel” that has led some physicians to “the brink of insolvency.”

Advocacy Update

Apr 4, 2025 ·
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April 4, 2025: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court vacates FDA’s laboratory developed test final rule and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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Access to Care

Mar 19, 2025 ·
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U.S. Supreme Court must keep preventive screening, services free

The high court will decide the fate of ACA provision that is estimated to save more than 100,000 lives annually.

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