Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu.
The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.
To deliver better and safer care, a health system’s culture must be supportive at every step. Learn how that is being accomplished at Sanford Health.
Physicians detail the tragic consequences of prior authorization, with 78% saying their patients, fatigued by the payer run-around, give up on care.
Access resources and guidance for CME providers and the AMA PRA credit system. Also learn more about the PRA meaning and key points.
Explore the AMA's specific requirements for faculty to obtain CME credit for teaching medical students and residents.
Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.
Former AMA Medical Student Section Speaker Anna Yap, MD, offers tips on how medical students can make their mark as leaders.
Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.
Many final-year resident and fellow physicians find employment in hospitals and health systems. Get up to speed with these must-have contracting tips.
Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA priorities and policy goals.
The poster session and networking reception will take place during the 2024 Interim Meeting. Learn more.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2023.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Read the June YPS highlights from YPS Chair Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH.
In the news: How health data could mitigate burnout, weight loss drug effectiveness, PBMs inflate drug cost, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
Get ready for your USMLE® Step 2 exam with prep resources from the AMA. Find case studies, practice questions, tips, and advice to help you prepare for Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving diarrhea as a major symptom? Find out now.
This USMLE Step 2 exam question deals with a 42-year-old woman who comes to the physician because of a four-month history of intermittent abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
This USMLE Step 2 exam question deals with a 57-year-old female with a history of hypertension complains of shortness of breath. She’s experiencing progressively worsening dyspnea while climbing stairs.
This USMLE Step 2 exam question deals with a 22-year-old African immigrant with acute abdominal pain. An ultrasound shows a shrunken spleen and several gallstones without evidence of cholecystitis.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 59-year-old ranch hand presents to the outpatient department with chest pain. What is the next step in management?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 6-year-old boy with a history of deafness presents to ED after collapsing at home. What’s his diagnosis?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: 40-year-old woman has 8-month history of diffuse joint pain, swelling of hands and knees. What will the radiograph show?
The case: A 55-year-old woman with a history of oxygen-dependent COPD comes to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath and chest pain. What’s next?
The case: A 40-year-old woman with a nine-year history of scleroderma has had shortness of breath and a dry cough for four months. What’s the next step in diagnosis?