Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is highly contagious. Herbert Ingraham, MD, an ophthalmologist at Geisinger, shares more about pink eye.
Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about well-being programs.
Nearly 80% of time-wasting rules can be changed by health care administrators. AMA playbook offers advice on how to change things.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Explore the AMA's specific requirements for faculty to obtain CME credit for teaching medical students and residents.
AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.
Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.
Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA priorities and policy goals.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Read the June YPS highlights from YPS Chair Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH.
Find out how to apply for a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel or the CPT Advisory Committee.
CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.
Tests like the MCAT are major milestones on your path toward a medical career. The AMA is your source for guidance on passing these crucial tests.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Patient has condition that leads to loss of GABAergic neurons in the basal ganglia. What condition has a similar pathogenesis?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The patient also suffers from easy bruising and nose bleeds. Learn more and see if you can diagnose this stumper.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A checkup with a college freshman following the first week of finals is far from routine. Can you solve this stumper?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s sharp left flank pain associated with nausea and vomiting?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 72-year-old woman presents with mid-back pain and point tenderness over the T8 vertebra. What’s the likely diagnosis?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. This is the patient’s third hospital admission in six months, and each time he is less responsive to antipsychotic agents.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Patient reports flu-like symptoms, nausea and weakness with a fever lasting two weeks prior to his present condition.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A busy patient has turned to fast food and soda more often of late. Now her BP is up. What’s going on?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Based on two sets of cardiovascular function curves, can you determine the right atrial pressure at rest?
