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.
Exclusive AMA data shows doctor burnout has fallen below 45%, but the job isn’t done. Health systems continue to work with the AMA to reduce burnout.
That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.
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 four-week rotation at Sanford Health Bemidji gives Minneapolis residents exposure that could boost the supply of physicians practicing in rural areas.
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 reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
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.
In honor of Older Americans Month (May 1-31), the AMA celebrates senior physician members (ages 65 years and above).
International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.
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.
Successful care outcomes are based on more than just diagnosis and treatment. Learn more about how the AMA is driving efforts in patient adherence with our latest articles.
A survey released by the AMA found that 92 percent of physicians say that prior authorizations programs have a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes.
Out-of-office BP readings are critical to overcoming clinical inertia and white-coat hypertension. Here is how a South Florida practice got their patients involved.
Nonadherent patients will struggle to live well with chronic conditions. Bringing the right attitude to discussing the problem goes a long way.
Too many physicians are ill-equipped to help patients to do the hard work of changing harmful health behaviors. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is working to change that.
The San Bernardino Medical Group says goodbye to outdated magazines and hello to new technology that helps patients learn about diabetes prevention.
After discharge it’s often up to the patient to adhere to medication regimens. A new transitions model helped one patient take charge of his health and better understand and adhere to his care plan.
Physicians at the AMA Annual Meeting adopted new policies aimed at several public health issues including controlled LED lighting to safe provision of dry needling procedures to better training for hemorrhage control.
The complexities of U.S. health care takes its toll on patients and physicians. Three stories look at the need to put patients back at the center of health care and see new ways to make the medical system better.
Panel management, or population health management, equips physicians and their teams with techniques to monitor their patient populations so they can provide necessary preventive and chronic care to all patients, regardless of their visit frequency.
