A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. Access the toolkit PDF, strategies and more.
To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake and download the toolkit PDF.
AMA's open access rapid learning cycles are designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes to increase efficiency in private practices.
The Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.
The pandemic emergency offered fresh opportunities to ramp up use of teamwork, tech to deepen learning and help patients, says recent study.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.
If you are pondering a major change in geography for physician residency, consider this expert advice on how to balance location preferences and future goals.
Want to land your dream physician fellowship? Focus on showcasing research, acing interviews and picking strong writers for letters of recommendation.
There are some key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process. For example: Do physicians tend to stay?
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.
The Poster Showcase will take place on June 6 in conjunction with the AMA Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Learn more.
Find information on the organizations that make up the Federation of Medicine—including state, county and national medical specialty societies.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
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.
Incorporating patient-centered values in the new year, and the upcoming National Advocacy Conference, Feb. 10-12, in Washington, D.C.
Read current and previous issues of YPS Members & News Highlights to find out how young physicians advocate for patients and the various issues impacting health care.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
In the news: Radon and gestational diabetes risk, dementia trends, HMPV in the U.S., FDA action on nicotine in cigarettes and more.
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.
Being a forensic pathologist allows Michelle A. Jorden, MD, to tell the patient’s story of how they died and what symptoms they may have experienced prior to death.
Matching isn’t just a process—it’s also about principle. Two LGBTQ physicians offer advice for finding a residency program that allows you be yourself.
Ankush Bansal, MD, a lifestyle medicine physician and hospitalist, finds that the most rewarding part of his job is when patients feel they finally understand their condition.
AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged.
Pediatric pulmonologist Ajanta Patel, MD, says if you like lungs, kids, listening and practicing the art of medicine, her specialty is the one for you.
AMA member and flight surgeon Hernando J. Ortega Jr. MD, MPH, sheds light on the excitement and variety of his specialty. Learn more about what it’s like to specialize in aerospace medicine.
For AMA member and dermatologist Evelyn Jones, MD, visual learning, patient variety and fast-paced office practice are hallmarks of her chosen specialty.
Publishing a research paper in medical school can be a real boost to your CV. Find out how to get started with these tips from the AMA.
Learn about the state of medical student debt in the U.S. and how to improve your credit score.
