The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.
Recognizing their patients with chronic disease, traumatic experiences need more, these two specialties aim to integrate care to meet their needs.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in prior auth reform.
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International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) standing committees and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
A peer-coaching program among ob-gyn residents aims to cut the learning curve and give interns more time with patients and less EHR work after hours.
A major health care recruiter shares a detailed process for final-year residents and fellows to follow when assessing practice opportunities.
Deadline extended: Urge your members of Congress to take action on Medicare and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
CMS accepting 2023 MIPS EUC reweighting requests for Change Healthcare cyberattack through Oct. 11 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, March 31-April 1, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Health care experts share practical strategies for a smooth EHR transition. Register now.
Download PDFs and access information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for upcoming annual and interim meetings to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Explore JAMA®, JAMA Network Open™ and the 11 JAMA Network™ specialty journals to access research, reviews and perspectives shaping the future of medicine.
Congress should pass pending legislation to expand residency training slots, along with related proposals to address the projected physician shortage.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"
Chronic back pain is one of the most common ailments patients face. No longer limited to patients with terminal diseases, the intrathecal pain pump offers a neurological approach that’s an alternative to long-term opioid therapy.
Family physicians can treat a patient’s substance abuse disorder the same as any other chronic medical condition. Knowing the patients and their families well helps reduce stigma of illness.
The AMA and Rhode Island stakeholders will conduct a pilot program designed to reduce prescription opioid misuse and heroin use.
Leaders in neurosurgery have taken a hands-on approach to training residents with an eye toward filling knowledge and skill gaps—one such gap is pain management. Learn how they’re making strides in preparing residents for the board exam and more effective patient care.
The AMA expressed support today for congressional passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).
Prescription drug monitoring programs can be an effective tool for helping patients. One physician uses his PDMP to inform treatment options and discuss safety issues with patients.
The AMA today applauded new actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to combat the country's opioid epidemic.
One pain expert urges re-conceptualizing chronic pain as a chronic disease. He uses a process to make the appropriate clinical judgment on whether or not opioids are the right course of treatment for each patient.
