More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.
Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.
The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program and how to apply.
Did you get the patient’s message? Let them know. Sutter Health internist Matthew Sakumoto, MD, says clearing the inbox benefits from a human touch.
For residency programs, teaching how to be part of an effective interprofessional team is vital. Now there’s help online from subject-matter experts.
Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.
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.
In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed.
Follow this expert advice on how to improve as a physician by maximizing your interactions with attendings and other care-team members.
From the application to the offer, there are four key steps to landing your first job as a practicing physician. Learn from a seasoned recruiter.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.
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. Registration now open.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2025 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2025 HOD Annual Meeting.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
AMA members age 65 and above are eligible to vote in the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) Governing Council election.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) for SPS members.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.
Medical practices are vulnerable to potentially costly risks unique to the medical industry. Find out how to minimize your practice's risk of HIPAA violations, malpractice suits and more.
Applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 26, to help physician practices affected between July 2020 and April 2021. Learn more with the AMA.
Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.
AMA joins National Academy of Medicine, other major stakeholders to push improvements based on the past year’s pandemic experiences.
HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.
Learn more about a bipartisan Senate bill that would grow the nation’s physician pipeline and create opportunities to diversify the health workforce.
In the news: 1M+ patients had data exposed in breaches, COVID-19 vaccine second doses, new USPSTF guidelines for diabetes screening, COVID-19 reinfections rare.
Learn about AMA research detailing how COVID-19 was tied to a 19% drop in Medicare physician spending through June 2020.
Medicare spending on physician services declined an estimated $9.4 billion between January and June 2020.
