More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.
Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.
The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program and how to apply.
Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.
For residency programs, teaching how to be part of an effective interprofessional team is vital. Now there’s help online from subject-matter experts.
Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.
Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a “whole-person” approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Learn more.
In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed.
Follow this expert advice on how to improve as a physician by maximizing your interactions with attendings and other care-team members.
From the application to the offer, there are four key steps to landing your first job as a practicing physician. Learn from a seasoned recruiter.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Build a framework for the implementation of AI in practice during this seven-month shared learning collaborative. Registration now open.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2025 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
AMA members age 65 and above are eligible to vote in the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) Governing Council election.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) for SPS members.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.
GME Match gives you resources and insight in matching with a residency program. Learn more about finding the right medical residency program with the AMA.
FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.
The 2016 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and resulted in a higher overall match rate than the year prior. Get the numbers on this year’s residency programs.
Competency-based assessments of med school grads entering residency programs urged. University of Michigan Medical School study suggests this would identify areas where trainees need extra help and improve training of interns.
Aligning all GME programs under a single accreditation system is due by July 2020. Discover the implications for residency matches. GME experts answer common questions.
After completing interviews for a medical residency program, many students wonder about contacting their choices. New suggestions for guidelines covering communication between graduating medical students and residency programs strive to ensure a productive and ethical exchange for everyone involved.
Med students wonder if taking an elective at another program helps them with Match. A study reveals if away electives affect rankings, along with what you need to know about their average cost.
Travelling to residency program interviews can be expensive. Desired specialities can add to costs. One study collected data on how residency applications impacted med students financially.
4th year medical students applying for residency programs use this checklist of tasks you need to complete. Follow this month by month timetable to reduce stress.
More than 250 of 2015’s graduating seniors from U.S. allopathic schools did not match to a residency position. The Association of American Medical Colleges suggests 7 reasons med school seniors failed to match.
