The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.
Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Learn more about the 2024 events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
The AMA has developed a robust library of on-demand education that includes a high-quality, microlearning approach to help medical students succeed.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the AMA student representative position that works with the NRMP Board.
Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency interview schedule.
A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.
AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.
Urge your members of Congress to support letter on physician payment update and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA to CMS: Do not finalize proposed obstetrical services Conditions of Participation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, March 31-April 1, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Health care experts share practical strategies for a smooth EHR transition. Register now.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the process for endorsing candidates running for a position on the Board of Trustees or AMA councils.
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.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Find out about leadership opportunities available in the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS).
In the news: New developments in bird flu transmission, pirated DIY prescription drugs, antimicrobial resistance, home blood pressure monitors and more.
Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.
Stay up to date on tobacco and e-cigarette information, including the latest medical findings, public health news, and policy coverage. The AMA has long been an advocate against tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Overhaul of the Meaningful Use program, cuts to in-office clinical testing services and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
The new date on the calendar offers everyone another opportunity to follow this advice to improve and maintain health.
The findings suggest policies on nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes could affect adolescents’ tobacco use.
AMA adopted new policy furthering its longtime support for anti-tobacco efforts aimed at improving public health.
Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.
Although they look less like cigarettes than their predecessors, vape pens still cause young adult smokers to crave combustibles when exposed to their use.
Cut sugar, salt and stress. Know your type 2 diabetes risk. Move more, drink less, quit smoking and make your home smoke-free.
The American Medical Association offers recommendations to ensure a healthy lifestyle in the new year
The whopping spike in vaping among young people constitutes a public health threat, says a U.S surgeon general’s report. Here’s what doctors can do.
