This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more.
AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.
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The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the health care technology trends of 2025.
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.
Ednan Mushtaq, MD, of Privia Medical Group, says students interested in otolaryngology should see it in both hospital and private practice settings.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
Resident physicians can lead an interprofessional care team with confidence, earn respect from seasoned staff and foster collaboration with these tips.
As a resident or fellow pursuing a post-training career opportunity, a signing bonus is likely in the cards. What should you expect?
2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA comments on MedPAC’s long-term physician payment update policy options 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.
Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Academic Physicians Section (APS) for APS members.
Find a calendar listing the upcoming meetings of the CPT Editorial Panel.
Find out how to apply for a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel or the CPT Advisory Committee.
UME Technology showcases the latest technology happening in undergraduate medical education. Find out more about the latest innovations on the AMA.
The lure of the lecture halls isn’t what it once was for medical students. How and why are students getting their information elsewhere?
Virtual anatomy labs are changing how gross anatomy is taught. Find out what virtual cadavers add, and why real cadavers can’t be displaced entirely.
This medical school is working to use standardized patient video vignettes as an alternative to text-based multiple-choice questions. Find out why.
AMA announces next phase of Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium as part of ongoing effort aimed at transforming medical education nationwide.
The new subspecialty of clinical informatics is increasingly popular. Get some answers to essential questions about this training option.
Virtual patient simulations—in EHRs, in virtual reality, and more—help across a number of media; medical education is embracing technology to the benefit of trainees. Here’s how.
Role-playing games, "escape rooms" and virtual reality are putting a new twist on med school. Find out more about innovative gamification ideas for medical education.
Technology is playing a growing role in medical student and program assessment. Find out how.
Medical students at Duke are taking part in machine-learning projects that can change how care is delivered and save lives. Find out how AI is being used in medical education.
