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- 1. Delivering Care
  2. Coronavirus
  3. Health Equity
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  6. Overdose Epidemic
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  9. Population Care
  10. Precision Medicine
  11. Ethics
  Washing hands goes long way to prevent contagious norovirus
  
  In January, reported norovirus outbreaks were up four times over last year, but you can catch this nasty bug any time of year. Find out what to look for.
  
  What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia
  
  About 30 million adults in the U.S. live with insomnia and struggle without consistent, restful sleep. Three sleep medicine physicians share more.
Practice Management
- 1. Practice Management
  2. AMA Credentialing Solutions
  3. AMA STEPS Forward®
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  6. Practice Transformation
  7. CPT®
  8. Prior Authorization
  9. Reducing Administrative Burden
  10. Scope of Practice
  11. Sustainability
  12. Physician Health
  13. Claims Processing
  14. Private Practices
  15. Payment & Delivery Models
  16. Medicare & Medicaid
  17. Digital
  18. HIPAA
  19. Career Development
  Tools for proper payment & appeals
  
  Download the Overpayment Recovery Toolkit PDF as well as other resources and customizable sample letters in DOC format—to secure correct claims payment from health plans, navigate the overpayment recovery process and appeal incorrect payments.
  
  AI tools help Iowa physicians boost patient connection and care
  
  By integrating health care AI, University of Iowa Health Care is reducing physicians’ daily work load, while also empowering care teams.
Education
- Teaching resident physicians how to make patient handoffs safer
  
  Seamless patient handoffs are an essential part of providing safe patient care in residency. Learn more with the AMA.
  
  Precision education
  
  Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Medical Students
- When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t
  
  Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.
  
  What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis
  
  Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.
Medical Residents
- As July looms, how to prep for your next stage of physician residency
  
  From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
  
  How final-year resident physicians can narrow down job options
  
  Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Health Care Advocacy
- 1. Health Care Advocacy
  2. Advocating for Public Health
  3. Access to Care
  4. Administrative Burdens
  5. Payment Reform
  6. Advocacy Update
  7. Federal Advocacy
  8. State Advocacy
  9. Judicial Advocacy
  AMA Advocacy issue briefs
  
  Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.
  
  AMA advocacy events
  
  Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
Member Benefits
- 1. Member Benefits
  2. Personal Member Benefits & Discounts
  3. Practice Benefits & Discounts
  4. Member Eligibility & Dues
  5. Events
  6. Online CME
  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.
Organization
Board of Trustees
House of Delegates
- 1. House of Delegates
  2. HOD Organization
  3. AMA Policies
  4. Annual Meeting
  5. Interim Meeting
  6. AMA Elections
  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.
  
  SSS, Section Council Chairs, Federation CEO meeting agenda & resources
  
  The 2024 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 8-12, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Councils
- Medical education leadership opportunities
  
  Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
  
  About the Council on Science & Public Health (CSAPH)
  
  See how CSAPH works to represent the AMA’s core belief that scientific evidence is the basis for improving the quality of patient care.
Member Groups (Sections)
- 1. Member Groups (Sections)
  2. Section Meetings
  3. Academic Physicians
  4. LGBTQ+ Section
  5. Integrated Physician Practices
  6. International Medical Graduates
  7. Medical Students
  8. Minority Affairs
  9. Organized Medical Staff
  10. Private Practice Physicians
  11. Residents & Fellows
  12. Senior Physicians
  13. Women Physicians
  14. Young Physicians
  2025 WPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 WPS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
  
  2025 APS Annual Meeting agenda & resources
  
  Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
About
- RBRVS overview
  
  Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
  
  Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 21, 2025
  
  In the news: Resurgence of whooping cough in the U.S., link between sex hormones and brain health, endemic measles and more.
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Awards

Apr 17, 2025 ·

The American Medical Association awards program

Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.

Medical School Life

Apr 11, 2025 ·

AMA Board of Trustees—student member

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMA Board of Trustees and how to apply.

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Medical School Life

Feb 28, 2025 ·

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees actions & official record

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AMA Center for Health Equity

Jun 27, 2024 ·

AMA’s Center for Health Equity mission and guiding principles

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