This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more.
AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.
An Interested Party (IP) is an individual or entity that may be impacted by the CPT Editorial Panel’s decision related to a Code Change Application (CCA) pending before the Panel.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the health care technology trends of 2025.
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.
Ednan Mushtaq, MD, of Privia Medical Group, says students interested in otolaryngology should see it in both hospital and private practice settings.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
Resident physicians can lead an interprofessional care team with confidence, earn respect from seasoned staff and foster collaboration with these tips.
As a resident or fellow pursuing a post-training career opportunity, a signing bonus is likely in the cards. What should you expect?
2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA comments on MedPAC’s long-term physician payment update policy options 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.
Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Academic Physicians Section (APS) for APS members.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
Find out how to apply for a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel or the CPT Advisory Committee.
MSS Governing Positions direct the programming and activities of the Medical Student Section. Learn more about this at the AMA.
Alexandria Tolbert, a member of the Medical Student Section Councilors & Representatives at the American Medical Association, is the Medical Student Section representative to the LGBTQ+ Section.
Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Adrienne Nguyen serves as the Medical Student Section (MSS) representative on the Women Physicians Section Governing Council for the 2024-2025 term.
Julianna Sim, a medical student at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, serves as DEI officer of the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council for the 2024-2025 term.
Kimberly Ibarra, a medical student at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, serves as at-large officer of the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council for the 2024-2025 term.
Druv Bhagavan, an MD/PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, serves as alternate delegate of the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council for the 2024-2025 term.
Priya Desai, a medical student at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, serves as delegate of the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council for the 2024-2025 term.
