Ending Roe v. Wade puts government in the exam room, endangers lives and criminalizes care. The AMA stands for comprehensive reproductive health care.
If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles.
Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.
The AMA is challenging insurance companies to eliminate care delays, patient harms and practice hassles. Hear from our members and learn how we are fighting to fix prior authorization.
The next step ahead in medical education assessment is part of the movement for precision education.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
How long does it take to get a master’s degree in med school? What are the advantages of an MD-PhD? Can an MPH impact your career? Physicians weigh in.
Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.
Contact your members of Congress: Urge support for Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA submits comments on FTC’s investigation into the role of “middlemen” in drug shortages and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
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.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
Download PDFs of the proceedings from the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.
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 PDF, documents and more for the 2024 APS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
MSS elections will take place during the 2024 MSS Annual Meeting, June 6-7, 2024.
In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.
As physician employment grows in health care, doctors’ compensation methods—salary and bonuses—start to resemble other industries.
The AMA is committed to providing timely information about diagnosing hypertension for doctors and the general public, including how to accurately measure blood pressure, guidelines, and more.
AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.
Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”
Download the PDF to explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.
Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.
Most medical students receive little training in blood pressure measurement, and it shows. An e-learning series aims to fix this. Learn with the AMA.
Inaccurate BP readings can be dangerous. Learn about a website that lists devices to help patients measure blood pressure accurately at home.
Most medical students get precious few hours of blood pressure measurement instruction. An e-learning series from the AMA aims to change that.
Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.
Download the PDF or view tables and summaries to help understand the results and numbers involved with SMBP. Learn more with the AMA's 7-step SMBP quick guide.