A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. The toolkit addresses this key step.
To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake.
Find resources on preventing to physician suicide.
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.
Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about quality improvement training for residents.
How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on which specialty you’re applying to.
Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.
Lots of things can contribute to your total compensation. A physician recruiter has tips for understanding the equation.
After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.
Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
The Sept. 13, 2024 Speakers' Update announces the upcoming deadline for resolution submissions and the extended deadline for A-26 endorsements.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) strives to be medical students' voice within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.
There are more than 90,000 female members of the AMA, working to increase the number of women physicians in leadership positions.
In the news: Elevated lead in cinnamon, Surgeon General warning label for social media, PBM markets highly concentrated, Medicare pay cuts and more.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
Gun violence is a public health issue that calls for physician leadership. Browse our latest coverage including firearm safety, gun violence prevention, and more.
Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2023.
Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 9–13.
The AMA adopted new policy aimed at combatting the public health crisis of firearm violence.
AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.
The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy aimed at ensuring school districts that choose to employ SROs explicitly define their roles and responsibilities.
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, was sworn in today as the 178th president of the AMA. Dr. Ehrenfeld is the first openly gay person to serve as AMA president.
AMA Immediate Past President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.
Working together, physicians can thwart efforts to undermine patients and doctors, said outgoing AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD.
Reflects on AMA leadership in rebuilding broken health care system.