An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-type rash. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Three infectious diseases physicians share more.
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 effects of social isolation among older physicians.
JAMA Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, explains how physicians can stay current on the latest trends in health care AI.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
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.
Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
Krista Bodrey, MD, of Confluence Health, says having empathy is essential for a general surgeon, as is being able to handle life-or-death situations.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
A four-week rotation at Sanford Health Bemidji gives Minneapolis residents exposure that could boost the supply of physicians practicing in rural areas.
AMA supports Marketplace integrity efforts while asking administration to reconsider proposals anticipated to reduce coverage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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.
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.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for upcoming annual and interim meetings to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
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.
In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.
In the news: Risk factors for dementia have early impact, study pinpoints spike in maternal death rates, whooping cough continues rising in the U.S. and more.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
The ethics of patient-physician relationships are an important topic of discussion in health care. Find out more about doctor-patient relationship ethics with the latest articles and advice on the AMA.
The physicians’ primary ethical obligation to promote the well-being of individual patients involves a discharge plan that is safe for the patient.
U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider lawsuit challenging a Texas advance-directives law providing protections for tough physician, hospital decisions.
In some ways, caring for the commander in chief is like caring for any patient. In other ways, it can be more challenging. An AMA ethicist charts the landscape.
About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers insight into what is ethically required to safely make a broader range of health care services available in a public health crisis.
Off-label prescribing in pandemics is unfamiliar territory for most physicians. Opinions in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics point the way.
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers foundational guidance for health care professionals and institutions responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMA provides guidance on the responsibility physicians have to advocacy and protect vulnerable patients and populations during a pandemic.
Physicians have an ethical obligation to address conditions that adversely affect quality patient care. View the AMA guidance about speaking out on issues that affect patients during a pandemic.
