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  The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the summer COVID strain for 2025 and more.
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  Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program
  
  The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program, access the guidelines PDF and find out how to apply.
  
  Joy in Medicine™: criteria
  
  The Joy in Medicine program centers on criteria across six pillars that contribute to well-being. Learn more.
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- Equity, diversity and belonging in medical education
  
  Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd^® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
  
  Conflicts of interest: What resident physicians should know
  
  When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.
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- Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects
  
  How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.
  
  4 tips for residency applicants to wisely use program signals
  
  At least 27 physician specialties use program signals. What does the data show about the feature’s most effective use cases in residency selection?
Medical Residents
- How to make time to eat—and eat right—during physician residency
  
  Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.
  
  USMLE Step 3 FAQs: When to take the exam, how to prepare
  
  How much should resident physicians study? How does the exam differ from others in the USMLE series? Get expert insight on Step 3.
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  12 ways to cut health care red tape and improve care
  
  The Trump administration wants info on rules it can scrap or revise to ease physicians’ regulatory burdens. The AMA offers details on a dirty dozen.
  
  State advocacy
  
  Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.
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  September 2025 Practice Innovation Boot Camp
  
  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® 2025
  
  ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
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  HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input
  
  Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
  
  House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election
  
  Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Councils
- Council on Medical Service reports
  
  Download PDFs of Council on Medical Service reports and issue briefs.
  
  Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports
  
  Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
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  Medical Student Section (MSS) meetings & events 
  
  Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
  
  About the Medical Student Section (MSS)
  
  The Medical Student Section (MSS) strives to be medical students' voice within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.
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  The physician shortage will worsen—unless Congress acts now
  
  Congress has an opportunity to reverse the worsening physician shortage and bolster access to care for millions of people.
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Jun 11, 2025 ·

AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026

The AMA introduced its 21-member Board of Trustees at the conclusion of its Annual Meeting.

Bobby Mukkamala, MD

Board of Trustees

Bobby Mukkamala, MD

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, board-certified in otolaryngology, serves as president of the American Medical Association for 2025-2026.

Board of Trustees

Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH

Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH, board certified in urology, is president-elect of the American Medical Association for 2025-2026.

Bruce Scott, MD

Board of Trustees

Bruce A. Scott, MD

Bruce A. Scott, MD, board-certified in both otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, serves as immediate past president of the American Medical Association for 2025-2026.

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Board of Trustees

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, serves as speaker of the American Medical Association House of Delegates for 2025-2026.

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