Often called a C-section, this is the most common major surgery performed in the U.S. Cindy Celnik, MD, an ob-gyn at HCA Healthcare, shares more.
Andrea DeSimone, DO, a psychiatrist at Bayhealth, shares how doctors can better identify and treat major depressive disorder and seasonal depression.
Find request forms and how to request a complimentary review and/or instructor copy of AMA publications.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the CPT application process.
International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.
In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.
Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.
Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
CMS opens 2025 MIPS exception/hardship application, now allows for exemption from cost category and administrative claims measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the process of the Liaison Committee for Specialty Boards for approving a medical specialty certifying board.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Explore the guidelines for establishing an observership program for international medical graduates (IMGs).
Find answers to frequently asked questions about observerships for international medical graduates.
Find the list of participating institutions for the AMA Research Challenge, the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for students and residents.
Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
The USMLE is an important milestone to pass on your way to becoming a physician. The AMA is your source for USMLE tips and related content.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 70-year-old woman is in respiratory distress and a chest radiograph is done. What pharmacotherapy is most appropriate?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A patient with a history of diabetes develops bilateral orbital and facial pain and loss of vision. What is the likely cause?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 35-year-old woman reports consistent pain, along with trouble sleeping and depression. What is the next step in treatment?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 29-year-old woman has not had a menstrual period in nearly two years. What is the most likely cause?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Woman with lupus and hypertension has frequent kidney stones. What is the appropriate treatment for her kidney stones?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The EKG for a deaf boy shows QT prolongation and morphologic abnormalities of the T waves. What is the likely diagnosis?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 45-year-old woman has abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and is slightly confused. What is the treatment of choice?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. An elderly woman with history of atrial fibrillation and hypertension presents with rectal bleeding. What is the treatment?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 62-year-old woman with diabetes and hypertension experienced vaginal bleeding for two months. What is the next step?
