The AMA strongly supports the DACA program which protects more than 700,000 undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and enables them to obtain work permits.
The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.
New Mexico’s governor vetoes bill that would have set a “dangerous precedent for allowing optometrists to perform surgical procedures.” The AMA is fighting scope creep.
Empowered by methodical problem solving and refining use of technology, R. John Sawyer, PhD, is taking on physician burnout head on at Ochsner Health.
The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).
At Sutter Health, Lindsay Mazotti, MD, is driving GME expansion to address physician shortages, advance health care for all through medical education.
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.
The array of study prep options can be dizzying. Learn how to evaluate Step 1 prep resources and make the most of the dedicated study window.
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.
There are several important provisions every physician should consider when evaluating a disability insurance policy.
The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact.
AMA urges CMS to restore funds to 2026 Medicare conversion factor and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
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.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Get a detailed overview of the upcoming education sessions being held during the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2024 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Young Physicians Section Governing Council.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 IMGS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.
The American Medical Association is dedicated to debunking regulatory myths related to the practice of medicine. Find answers to questions concerning medical billing, EHR, scope of practice and more.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about consent for chronic care management.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about the impact of vital signs on level of service billed.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about two-factor authentication within an EHR for signing both controlled and non-controlled prescriptions.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about openly discussing EHR issues.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about sending admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) notifications to physicians’ EHR inboxes.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about licensing and credentialing bodies’ inquiry of physician mental health.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about home health agency plan of care (POC) certifications and recertifications.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about online patient reviews.
