The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about pertussis, treatment for whooping cough symptoms and more.
Find resources on well-being strategies for physicians, residents and medical students.
The AMA’s goal is to see 100% of inappropriate questions removed so physicians are free to seek mental health care without fear.
International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.
In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.
Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.
Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
CMS opens 2025 MIPS exception/hardship application, now allows for exemption from cost category and administrative claims measures and more in the latest National 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.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the process of the Liaison Committee for Specialty Boards for approving a medical specialty certifying board.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 MSS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Explore the guidelines for establishing an observership program for international medical graduates (IMGs).
Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.
Find the list of participating institutions for the AMA Research Challenge, the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for students and residents.
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.
Matching for residency programs can be stressful for LGBT medical students. Five LGBT residents address questions that can be asked of applicants and sharing one's identity during the interview process.
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.
