It can bias how evidence is applied in clinical practice, exacerbating health inequities. The problem takes on more importance in the era of big data.
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.
AMA Credentialing Solutions generates individual Physician Profiles from the AMA Physician Professional Data
AMA Initial and Reappointment Profiles for physicians contain the information needed to help organizations verify a physician's credentials.
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.
This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions.
Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.
This is a key element in physician contract negotiations. Also, find out when should you retain an attorney during the contracting process.
Want to land your dream physician fellowship? Focus on showcasing research, acing interviews and picking strong writers for letters of recommendation.
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.
Learn about AMA's Physician Data Restriction Program (PDRP), which lets physicians restrict pharmaceutical representatives from accessing their prescribing data.
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.
4th year medical students applying for residency programs use this checklist of tasks you need to complete. Follow this month by month timetable to reduce stress.
Key questions med students should ask program directors and residents when interviewing. Topics include performance and evaluations, research and teaching opportunities, and employee benefits.
The top five topics for physicians in 2015 dealt with burnout, specialty choice, putting patients first, electronic health records, and work-life balance. Read highlights on each topic.
If you’re a medical resident hoping to get published, take time to learn about the process. Susan Bates, MD, who’s been published over 250 times, offers five publishing pitfalls to avoid when writing or submitting research to journals.
From choosing a specialty as a med student to applying to sub-specialty fellowships as a resident to how physicians ranked them, many aspects of medical specialties were top of mind in 2015.
Dr. Roberta Ness spoke at TEDMED 2015 on how to create scientific innovation. She talked about how embracing failure can be key to sparking a research breakthrough.
Physicians have to learn to maintain a work-life balance. So how do busy physicians thrive outside the office? See what physicians had to say about their personal lives and gain some practical tips.
Among the biggest news stories for physicians in 2015 included the end of an era for Medicare, the launch of one of the most complex practice changes in recent decades, and the continued advancement of patient care.
Wikipedia-style journal clubs are building collaborative channels for physicians to stay current on the latest medical research in their fields. Look for these five key benefits if you’re planning to join an online journal club.
