The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.
Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Learn more about the past events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.
Seamless patient handoffs are an essential part of providing safe patient care in residency. Learn more with the AMA.
Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Impact, Policy and Action (IMPACT) Charter and how to apply.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
A strong onboarding process can help your physician career get off to the right start. Here is what to expect—and what to ask for.
Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
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 list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
The 2024 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 8-12, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how CSAPH works to represent the AMA’s core belief that scientific evidence is the basis for improving the quality of patient care.
International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.
Read monthly issues of IMGS members & news highlights to learn how its members advocate for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
American LGBTQ+ people are affected by unique public health issues compared to the population at large. Here's how the AMA is tackling LGBTQ+ health issues.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physician burnout varies by specialty, gender and sexual orientation.
Patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) often face major stigma, discrimination in health care.
As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.
Learn more about how the AMA supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ population through policies, research and education.
Katherine Imborek, MD, explains how a one-night-a-week service at the University of Iowa grew into a clinic treating some 14,000 LGBTQ+ patients.
Gay, lesbian and bisexual medical students report less favorable perceptions of their learning environments, with a link to more burnout. Learn more.
How do transgender youth fare in the year after starting gender-affirming medical care? A JAMA Network Open study sheds light on the matter.
Arkansas internist Riley Wagner Lipschitz, MD, says a deeply personal reason drove her decision to talk about her wife with patients. Learn more.
