Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.
The Prioritizing Equity video series examines how health care equity determines care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delegates move to tackle nonphysician provider specialty switches, ensure doctor-led ER care, counter misinformation, and keep Botox in trained hands.
Explore information about the CPT® new Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Codes and how to request that codes be added to the PLA section of the CPT Code.
Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.
Whether success means strengthening your leaderships skills so your CV stands out or completing cutting-edge research while prepping for residency–the AMA has the resources you need, from M1 to Match.
With high medical student-loan debt, doctors entering Indian Health Service face low pay. AMA calls for improving their access to loan forgiveness.
Licensing exams place big burdens on resident physicians. AMA calls for changes to Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 to help save residents time and money.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Catch up with the news and key moments as the House of Delegates bolsters the AMA's work on Medicare pay, scope creep prior authorization and more.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 YPS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position and endorsement with the Resident & Fellow Section (RFS).
It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.
American LGBTQ people are affected by unique public health issues compared to the population at large. Here's how the AMA is tackling LGBTQ health issues.
As with the physician workforce, the pool of health equity advocates requires constant development. A fellowship is fostering the next generation.
Learn more about how the AMA supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ population through policies, research and education.
Katherine Imborek, MD, explains how a one-night-a-week service at the University of Iowa grew into a clinic treating some 14,000 LGBTQ+ patients.
Gay, lesbian and bisexual medical students report less favorable perceptions of their learning environments, with a link to more burnout. Learn more.
How do transgender youth fare in the year after starting gender-affirming medical care? A JAMA Network Open study sheds light on the matter.
Arkansas internist Riley Wagner Lipschitz, MD, says a deeply personal reason drove her decision to talk about her wife with patients. Learn more.
Medical students must learn to care for a diverse population, which includes LGBTQ+ youth. Learn with the AMA about core ethical approaches.
From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms. Two physicians advise on how to put social media in its place.
Major business publication recognizes work that matters by the AMA’s Elliott Crigger, PhD, and Craig Johnson. Learn more with the AMA.