The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.
Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
HCA Healthcare is working to give its physicians the tools they need to flourish in practice, grow in their careers and deliver high-quality care.
Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.
Seamless patient handoffs are an essential part of providing safe patient care in residency. Learn more with the AMA.
Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
Shadowing one diagnostic radiologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for.
Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
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.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
The 2024 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 8-12, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how CSAPH works to represent the AMA’s core belief that scientific evidence is the basis for improving the quality of patient care.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
AMA members age 65 and above are eligible to vote in the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) Governing Council election.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
Clean water and safe water access is crucial for patient and community health. Find out more about solutions sparked by Flint's water crisis with the latest articles and information on the AMA.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
In the news: Uranium in U.S. waterways, spike in teen overdose deaths, COVID-19 public health emergency extended and more.
Infrastructure bill signed into law and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
In the news: FDA panel backs booster dose for J&J, Administration to regulate “forever chemicals,” White House & COVID-19 vaccines to children aged five-11.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.
The ongoing drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan, serves as a wake-up call to physicians about their public health duties during such crises.
Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.
The AMA's new policies — which includes continued support of vaccine policy in the U.S. — were approved during the voting session of the AMA’s Annual Meeting.
