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.
Latest version of geospatial mapping tool could be used to assist reporters or researchers hoping to understand trends and gaps in patient access to care
Ryan Terlecki, MD, says urologists must feel comfortable discussing deeply intimate health issues with patients.
For James Caruso, MD, the ability to provide closure for families in cases of unexpected death is greatly rewarding.
A key part medical residency budgeting is housing costs. Find out more about the pros and cons of various arrangements.
Learn how to handle your medical student-loan debt and get personalized advice for the road ahead.
For fourth-year medical students, residency application costs can mount quickly. How costly? Let’s do the math.
Before interviews and applications, your search for the right residency program begins with doing your homework. Here are four factors to keep in mind.
More physicians matched for fellowship positions in 2018 than ever before. Find out which choices were most popular and which subspecialties were most competitive.
Overall burnout rate is down from 2017, but doctors’ well-being remains a pressing issue. Are you practicing in one of the most stressful medical specialties?
