The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about typhus and the latest on the measles outbreak.
Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors.
End-of-life care can be complicated for patients and physicians. Learn how the AMA can help your residents meet this challenge head-on.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Take the time to regather and consider the steps you need to make sure your time post-Match is productive.
Shadowing one pediatrician is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.
Relocating for residency can be costly. Is a loan to help cover the expenses associated with moving for GME worth it? Learn more with the AMA.
For physicians preparing to move from residency training to practice, getting an early start on the credentialing process can pay major dividends.
Stable federal investment is needed to keep medical innovations coming. The federal government should seek a more sustainable, transparent option.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 6-11 in Chicago.
Find information on the organizations that make up the Federation of Medicine—including state, county and national medical specialty societies.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The Economic Impact Study, completed in conjunction with state medical societies, demonstrates how physicians contribute to the economic health of each state.
Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.
Routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB often takes back seat to complaint-driven care. New AMA advice helps increase screening.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mpox, the bird flu, meningitis, TB and more.
When there’s a viral outbreak in a rural area, physicians and others working to control it need timely help. Learn more with the AMA and the CDC.
In the news: Measles and tuberculosis cases on the rise, trends in insurance claim denials, biggest risk factors for dementia and more.
Launch to be accompanied by webinar series to familiarize physicians with the toolkit.
Ilse R. Levin, DO, MPH & TM, board certified in internal medicine and an epidemiologist, is a member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees for the years 2024-2028.
In the news: Timeline for breast cancer screening moved up, MSM restrictions on blood donations eased, OTC contraceptive, end to COVID-19 PHE and more.
Polio, MRSA and measles are back. Physicians should use a syndromic approach to recognize pathogens and identify symptoms in patients. Learn more.
