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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

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.

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Licensing and board certification: What residents need to know

Obtaining a medical license and earning board certification are key achievements for young physicians. What do those processes entail?

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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In a first job, don’t sleep on licensure, privileges, credentials

The process can take many months to complete. Don’t delay your transition to practice by taking it for granted.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: State medical licensure

Download an overview PDF of state medical licensure rules and requirements for international medical graduate (IMG) physicians.

International Medical Education
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What is osteopathic medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a “whole-person” approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Learn more.

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Preparing for Medical School
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DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.

Preparing for Medical School
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Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.

Council on Medical Education
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How tragedy catalyzed changes to support physician well-being

After a classmate’s suicide, three medical students took on the challenge of changing the licensure question that deterred care. Learn more.

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Certification & licensure: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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