If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.
Newly published AMA survey findings underscore the disruption and severe impact of shortages on physician practices—and patient outcomes.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.
Stay up to date on the innovative projects and outputs from the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
There is a pathway to a successful Match after a first-attempt failure on USMLE Step 1 or 2. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the WPS Governing Council and how to apply.
Feeling connected and valued could make a difference in training outcomes. How can leaders foster more belonging in residency programs?
Food insecurity has been shown to be a struggle among residents and fellows. Find out how Geisinger is tackling the problem.
Significant wins for patients, physicians in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
This AMA ChangeMedEd® webinar will provide an overview of the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education grant projects. Register today!
The International Conference on Physician Health will be held Sept. 28-30, 2026. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The House of Delegates (HOD) includes well over 600 voting delegates. Download the PDF for delegate apportionment for the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
In the news: Measles spread threatens elimination status in U.S., Congress passes funding bill with significant health care legislation and more.
These JAMA Patient Pages give easy-to-understand explanations of how many common preventive measures and also chronic and curative treatments work.
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. The case: A scuba diver visits the emergency department for epistaxis following ascent from a 25-foot dive. What is the next step in management?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 45-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after fainting while walking his dog. What is his diagnosis?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A drug ad explains use of its medication reduces transmission of the influenza virus. What is the absolute risk reduction to prevent transmission?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 102-year-old widower has pneumonia, but refuses IV medications and wants to go home. What is the next step?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 74-year-old man with diabetes and chronic renal failure experiences nausea and vomiting for 24 hours. What is the next step in management?
The case: An 82-year-old woman with history of Alzheimer dementia, who was found collapsed, has evidence of defective swallowing. Which electrolyte abnormality is likeliest?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: The fetal head has been delivered, but the anterior shoulder has not been able to be delivered. Which course of action should be taken?
The case: A 52-year-old woman has a rash on her face, back, arms and hands. After starting high-dose steroids, what is the next step?
After 10 days in the hospital, an HIV-positive patient’s serum bicarbonate and potassium level drop while chloride increases. Which medication caused this?
