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      Improve BP measurement, reduce errors and earn CME with AMA’s interactive training for physicians and care teams managing hypertension.

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      Senate bill would provide 2% Medicare pay boost for 2025

      After half a decade of physician payment cuts, the AMA supports a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall, MD. 

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      AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

      The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.

      AMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans

      The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).

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      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.

      FAQ: Should a DO physician pursue an MPH or PhD?

      Some DOs choose to pursue additional graduate education to expand their professional impact beyond the clinical setting. Learn more.

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      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.

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      Why child care costs have resident physician parents seeing red

      New data reveals how rising child care costs are forcing tough choices for resident parents—especially those training in high-cost cities.

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      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.

      AMA Update for June 6, 2025: AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

      AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

      The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about advocacy in health care and the latest about Medicare reform.

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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.

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      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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      Business of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting

      Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

      Council & committee applications

      Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.

  • Councils
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      Medical education leadership opportunities

      Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.

      About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

      See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.

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      IMGS Members and News Highlights

      Read monthly issues of IMGS members & news highlights to learn how its members advocate for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.

      IMGS Members and News Highlights-June 2025

      New governing council officers, annual meeting resolutions, Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit on Aug. 7, and the deadline for the Research Challenge is July 17. 

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      Download PDFs of the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, physician practice structure and physician payment methods.

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Councils

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi ...Read More
The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and public health.

  • Council on Constitution & Bylaws
  • Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs
  • Council on Legislation
  • Council on Long Range Planning & Development
  • Council on Medical Education
  • Council on Medical Service
  • Council on Science & Public Health
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2025 HOD Annual Meeting dates

Stay up to date on the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

The Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates takes place in June every year. The next HOD Annual Meeting will be held June 6–11, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Learn more about the AMA councils

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Council on Constitution & Bylaws

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Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

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Council on Long Range Planning & Development

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Council on Medical Education

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Council on Medical Service

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Council on Science & Public Health

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AMA Constitution & Bylaws

The Constitution establishes the basic principles of the AMA and the Bylaws provide the framework for the governance and administration of the AMA.

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AMA council rosters & applications

Applications for AMA councils are due on March 15 every year unless otherwise noted.

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