Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.
There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.
Baptist Health virtual work guru Reggie Lyell, MD, leads an effort to help doctors returning to work focus on patients instead of clicks.
Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform.
Learn how international medical graduates can enter a U.S. residency program, and the special requirements international medical graduates should consider.
When IMG Dr. Arnold Menezes moved the U.S., he had difficulty finding a residency program to take him. Now he’s a legend in pediatric neurosurgery.
M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.
Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights.
Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, advises what to focus on.
Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.
Another big year for scope of practice advocacy and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Congress at an impasse and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Build a framework for the implementation of AI in practice during this seven-month shared learning collaborative launching April 2025.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the dates for future Annual and Interim Meetings of the AMA House of Delegates and AMA policy on meeting locations.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Find highlights about MSS activities and how its members advocate for students in education and the medical profession.
Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Look back at the work physicians are doing across the country in 2024.
Finding a medical residency program is the first step to launching a successful medical career. Learn more about what medical residency applications entail at the AMA.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn what to consider when choosing the best letter writers for your letters of recommendation for your application.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn what to consider when finalizing your specialty choice.
Where do you want to go? How have your experiences shaped the physician you want to be? Residency applicants now can answer those questions on MyERAS.
Twenty specialties now use signals in residency selection. Learn what the data shows about effectively using program signals during the application process.
Register for a joint AMA-AAMC® instructional webinar for 2024 residency applicants on Monday, May 22, from 3-4:15 p.m. Central.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn about one resident's experience of not matching, offering insight on coping and how unmatched applicants can find a position.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, hear advice on composing a comprehensive rank-order list.
Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn about one couple's journey as they share their advice for and experience going through the Couples Match.
