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.
Find resources on the LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER improvement model.
AMA's open access rapid learning cycles are designed to provide opportunities to implement actionable changes to increase efficiency in private practices.
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.
The chance to present your research to a panel of experts is an excellent way for medical residents to builds skills, networks and careers. Submit your work to the AMA Research Symposium.
FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.
Preparing to treat their first patients, medical students eagerly seek guidance from experienced specialists in workshops to practice clinical skills. A safe setting allows them to learn from their mistakes before rotations begin.
Increase chances of getting your quality improvement project published. Two editors of medical journals give residents advice on how to construct a quality manuscript.
What if an accident or illness left you disabled? Less than 25 percent of medical residents have an updated will, power of attorney documents and end-of-life directives.
How many of your peers end up in the field they picked when they began medical school? Which specialties are students most likely to stick with, and which ones attract students along the way? We break down the statistics.
Learn what daily life is like as an obesity specialist. Dr. Ethan Lazuras, an officer of the Obesity Medicine Association, helps med students decide if this career is right for them.
Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.
An AMA study shows 71 percent of young physicians feel somewhat or not very knowledgeable about financial planning. To get a handle on retirement, savings and investments, work with an adviser.
