Life doesn’t have to include constant stomach upset. Learn what gastroenterologists want everyone to know about several key digestive health topics.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about culturally competent and patient-centered care.
The payer cost-control process of prior authorization wastes physicians’ time and delays patient care. Dive deep on five big reforms that are needed.
University of Iowa Health Care’s extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation program can save lives when standard treatment hasn’t worked.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.
Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The July 18, 2024 Speakers' Update provides further clarification on group definitions for endorsements, and a new candidate code of conduct.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The LGBTQ+ Section addresses issues of interest to LGBTQ+ physicians, patients and straight allies.
The AMA Academic Physicians Section (APS) provides AMA member academic physicians the opportunity to participate in forming AMA policy.
The Center for Health Equity (CHE) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.
Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
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 largest Match in the history of the National Resident Matching Program saw a higher percentage of medical school seniors failing to place into first-year residency positions. Get all the numbers on the 2015 Match.
As the end of training approaches, medical residents and fellows are probably looking forward to higher income. These five top tips from “Succeeding from Medical School to Practice” can help you prepare for financial life after residency.
Match Day for medical residencies is only weeks away. It’s also a reminder that med student loan payments will soon come due. Are you ready?
Applying for residency positions with your partner is completely different when your partner is also applying to Match. One couple discusses what’s it like to experience the Match with your mate?
Recent data show gender may affect what and where future physicians practice. A report by the Association of American Medical Colleges identified the top specialties among 86,439 residents in the class of 2013-2014.
Osteopathic medical students met their match—75 percent of graduating DO students who participated in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Intern/Resident Registration Program successfully matched to osteopathic residencies.
Despite a fair amount of medical residents entering a program only to transfer to a different one or specialty, not much is known about why they make these moves. Even when switching to a new program is arduous, residency transfers remain a mystery.
Medical student debt combined with a limited income, housing costs and other bills can be stressful to manage. The five major financial goals recommended for residents are fairly simple to understand.
If you’re a busy medical resident, you might not always have time to follow the latest news for the profession. Check out the top news among medical residents this year.
