The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder and depression.
Find training resources and CME modules for the AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about review of patients' test results.
Medical knowledge alone is not sufficient. Learn about the other competencies that experts say you must have to thrive in residency.
Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.
Congratulations on your medical school graduation! Showcase your achievements (and update your social media profiles) using our transition to residency toolkit.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Council and how to apply.
Nearly half of resident physicians experience impostor phenomenon. Here are some keys to navigate the feeling. First: Know you’re not alone.
Obtaining a medical license and earning board certification are key achievements for young physicians. What do those processes entail?
AMA advocacy results in more flexibility for physicians to avoid MIPS penalties and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
MedPAC nears vote on long-term Medicare physician payment reform 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.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for upcoming annual and interim meetings to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
The speakers announce the opening of registration for A-25, resolution deadlines, online reference committee dates, and updates to the credentialing process.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 SPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
In the news: Measles cases continue to rise, physician burnout remains high despite overall decrease, “timely” MedPAC recommendation on physician pay and more.
Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.
Ethics of Professional Self-Regulation discusses accountability of professional conduct and ethics in the medical profession. Learn more about self-regulation ethics on the AMA.
Physicians' ethical responsibility is to their patient’s interests as prescribers and dispensers of drugs and devices.
The sale of non-health-related goods presents a conflict of interest and threatens to erode the primary obligation of physicians to their patients.
Physicians who choose to sell health-related products from their offices or through their office website or other online venues have ethical obligations.
Physicians must not offer financial incentives or other valuable incentives to current patients in exchange for recruitment of other patients.
Physicians should design their communication to convey information to the public in a readily comprehensible manner.
Inequality of professional status in medicine among individuals based on gender can compromise patient care, undermine trust and damage the working environment.
Opportunities must not be denied to any physician or medical trainee.
Physicians must avoid adopting or using standards as a means of minimizing competition solely for economic gain.
The purpose of medical staff privileging is to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care in the hospital.
