Most people do not wear sunscreen properly. Two dermatologists explain what to look for and how to properly apply sunscreen, no matter the season.
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.
It may be confusing—even intimidating—for physicians wishing to start their own practice. That’s why the American Medical Association is here to help.
Millions face preventable disability due to inadequate rehab access. A nonprofit is working to standardize exceptions and improve coverage.
The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.
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).
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.
From planning to performance, find out how away rotations can support your Match goals—and whether they’re necessary for your preferred specialty.
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.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 OMSS Annual Meeting on June 5-6 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 PPPS Annual Meeting on Nov.8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Download a PDF of the annual report that provides an overview of how the AMA is solving the most urgent challenges in health care today as well as our financial position at the close of the year.
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has held multiple leadership roles in organized medicine. But it took being a patient to get him fully ready to be AMA president.
AMA Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse is now a part of the larger AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force. Please visit the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force to learn more.
The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.
Updated state-based COVID-19 resources and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
New AMA web page to help states respond to COVID-19 and more in the latest State Adovcacy Update.
In the latest Advoaccy Update, the AMA called on governors to adopt civil immunity for physicians providing COVID-19-related care.
Advocacy spotlights new cyber treats during COVID-19 and physician protections as well as new policies for opioid treatment programs.
The blanket exception will allow patients to obtain up to 28 days of take-home medication if they are stable and up to 14 days for patients who are less stable.
Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are underused, with racial, geographic and economic barriers. Learn about a Big Apple initiative that’s making big changes.
James Baker, MD, whose son died of an overdose at 23, provides phone support to primary care doctors treating patients with substance-use disorders.
Warning on naloxone in CO, prior authorization in ME and more in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.
