Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening.
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.
Find resources on peer support programs for physicians.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician-led team-based care.
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International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
Identifying an effective budgeting strategy during medical school—and sticking with it—can set up medical students for long-term financial success.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) standing committees and how to apply.
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.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and 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 the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 7-8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .
We must ensure that “ghost guns”—firearms assembled from kits—are subject to the same licensing laws and regulations as traditional firearms.
Learn about the different career paths at the AMA from current employees.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
Approval granted Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a user-friendly opioid overdose antidote could help curb the growing public health crisis of U.S. overdose deaths.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at how effective a Web-based screening and intervention was for reducing unhealthy drinking among college students on a national scale.
Legislation to increase access to the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone is moving forward around the country, on the heels of Attorney General Eric Holder’s recent recommendations that first responders should carry the antidote with them.
Comprehensive new policy recommendations from the National Governors Association provide guidance for states to address the burgeoning problem of prescription drug abuse and diversion.
As opioid overdoses continue to hit the headlines, states increasingly are looking for ways to curb drug abuse.
CVS Caremark's landmark decision to end the sale of tobacco products in its stores was announced Wednesday in JAMA.
In advance of eliminating the availability of prescription combination drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per dosage unit, the FDA recommended that physicians stop prescribing medications that exceed this limit.
With the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health commemorated this weekend, we have quite an outlook.
A new study in JAMA has found that public health efforts have cut smoking rates in half since then, saving 8 million lives.
