The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.
Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Learn more about the 2024 events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
International medical graduates (IMGs) often practice in physician shortage areas yet frequently face obstacles getting there.
The AMA has developed a robust library of on-demand education that includes a high-quality, microlearning approach to help medical students succeed.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the AMA student representative position that works with the NRMP Board.
Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency interview schedule.
A physician recruiter has seen hundreds of doctors work through details of employment offers. Learn her recommendations for getting the right deal.
AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.
Urge your members of Congress to support letter on physician payment update and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA to CMS: Do not finalize proposed obstetrical services Conditions of Participation 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.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the process for endorsing candidates running for a position on the Board of Trustees or AMA councils.
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.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
Find out about leadership opportunities available in the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS).
In the news: New developments in bird flu transmission, pirated DIY prescription drugs, antimicrobial resistance, home blood pressure monitors and more.
Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.
UME Innovations highlights leading edge trends in UME education. Find out more about innovations happening in UME education on the AMA.
Too many physicians are ill-equipped to help patients to do the hard work of changing harmful health behaviors. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is working to change that.
Simulation that uses sensory tools is helping med students understand the scope and impact of the condition.
With digital resources re-shaping medical education, a program at Brown turns learners into creators as well as consumers.
Medical educators can use these recorded programs to teach about tough cases and critical issues, all while med students walk, cook or do the laundry.
A program at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles through education, awareness.
Students at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine are exploring the world of health care innovation happening in private firms.
Being partial outsiders, medical students and residents have useful insights into medical education, argues a recent commentary in the journal Academic Medicine.
After many decades that saw little change in how medicine is taught, medical schools are rethinking nearly every facet of physician training.
Most physicians receive little or no training on how to care for LGBT patients. A new textbook provides expert clinical guidance and teaching resources.