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.
One former residency program director outlines the mistakes that should be averted to head off rank-order list regrets.
Shadowing one ob-gyn is the best way to learn about life in obstetrics and gynecology. Exploring insights from five of them is the next best thing.
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.
The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.
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.
If your research paper got rejected by the medical journal, what do you do next? Follow these tips from the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, to make the most of your next submission.
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.
