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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To boost doctor satisfaction, give them a say in how things run

At Mississippi’s Hattiesburg Clinic, physicians become shareholders after a year and their voices influence organizational decisions. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What can make value-based care shine? Go behind the scenes

When incentives are properly aligned, physicians are empowered to put prevention first. Learn how it's done at The Permanente Medical Group.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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10 most-viewed emergency medicine residency programs

FREIDA™ users have tallied more than 53,000 views of emergency medicine residency programs. Of the 287 emergency medicine residencies listed, here are the 10 programs that rose to the top for user interest.

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Most popular medical residency programs in New Jersey

Take an insider’s peek at which residency programs in New Jersey are capturing the interest of your peers.

Preparing for Residency
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Ochsner Health takes DIY approach to health workforce shortages

A new medical school at a historically Black university is among the many workforce efforts undertaken by Louisiana-based Ochsner Health. Learn more.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about sickle cell disease

From debilitating pain crises to organ damage, sickle cell anemia takes a toll, but there are promising treatments. Two hematologists share more.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Trouble financing your move for medical residency? Consider this option

The transition to residency can be costly. Is a loan to help cover the expenses associated with moving to start your career worth it? Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
The Road to Residency
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3 MIN READ

What is the USMLE®?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is the exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Learn more.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Health Care Definitions
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How these health systems are reducing physician burnout

Learn how members of the AMA Health System Program are taking steps to reduce physician burnout and holistically support well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight