Membership brings great benefits

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

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Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF)

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.

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Liaison Committee on Medical Education—student representative

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student representative on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and how to apply.

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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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AMA Medical Student Outreach Program—outreach leader

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program and how to apply.

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Why we must keep the doors open for physician-owned practices

Ensuring the sustainability of private practice—where millions get care—is an AMA priority, and starts with reforming the Medicare payment system

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AMA in the News: June 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2024.

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Reaffirming our commitment to health equity

Among the important lessons learned from the AMA’s first strategic plan on health equity is that we can mobilize and take action against a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

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The AMA’s 2024—2025 strategic plan to advance health equity

Read about the AMA's 2024-2025 health equity strategic plan which reaffirms its commitment to equity, building upon the foundation laid by its 2021-2023 plan.

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