Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.
There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.
Congress failed to stop a fifth consecutive Medicare pay cut, but on telehealth, equity and more, CMS heeds physicians’ advice.
Find resources on looking for your next role as a physician.
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.
M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.
Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights.
AMA member John R. Corker, MD, has been with a group practice for eight years and is now an owner. What led him there? Knowing what he wanted.
Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.
Another big year for scope of practice advocacy and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Congress at an impasse 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.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at the work physicians are doing across the country in 2024.
Taking your first steps as a resident is an exciting experience. Here are some tips from the AMA to help you transition from student to resident.
From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.
Resident physicians considering fellowship training should weigh how the subspecialty training fits into their life, financial and career goals.
Interviewing at your home program? Two physicians who have done it say to expect rigorous questioning and be ready for curveballs.
Lexie Graham, MD, says one of the most important skills an internist can have is being able to communicate with patients about their care.
Pediatric nephrologist Lyndsay Harshman, MD, MS, expertly balances delivering excellent care with leading research to further advance her field.
Effectively discuss your medical student research in residency interviews with expert tips on preparation, audience awareness and showing balance.
Shadowing one physician in the ER is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.
First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, get tips on common residency interview questions and how to prepare for them.
