Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.
There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.
Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform.
Learn more about what it means to be recognized by the AMA through the Joy in Medicine™ program.
Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.
When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.
From deftly tackling case-based questions to showing humility and professionalism, these tips can help applicants stand out on interview day.
Henry Ford Health helps medical students bring their passion for health care to the streets of Detroit, gaining leadership experience in the process.
Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.
Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.
Another big year for scope of practice advocacy and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Congress at an impasse and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
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 launching April 2025.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the dates for future Annual and Interim Meetings of the AMA House of Delegates and AMA policy on meeting locations.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Find highlights about MSS activities and how its members advocate for students in education and the medical profession.
Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
In the news: FDA recall on popular antidepressant, American adults living with chronic pain, fifth pig organ transplant in the U.S. and more.
The IPPS Community brings members together to shape medical education and the practice of medicine. Learn more about the community on the AMA.
To reopen practices closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians will need to ensure safety and patient peace of mind. A new AMA checklist can help.
The AMA is fostering a more cohesive and integrative decision-making process within hospitals and health care systems.
AMA member Russell C. Libby, MD, finds that seeing children and their families thrive is the ultimate fulfillment and inspires in ways unique to the practice of medicine.
Medicare Advantage contracts enable innovation that aligns the values of patients and physicians—and may reduce burnout in the process.
Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.
Treating complex patients in underserved areas is a tough proposition. Oak Street Health’s chief clinical officer offers insight on how to succeed.
To improve physician satisfaction, this health system asked doctors to share frustrations that could be addressed quickly. Here is what happened.
AMA member Thomas W. Eppes Jr., MD, says being a physician means being a community advocate for individual health, public health and mental health.
If you’re in a physician-led integrated practice setting, or moving in that direction, the annual meeting of the AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) will shed light on how physicians are shaping emerging care delivery and payment models.
