Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Judicial function of the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA)

1 Min Read

The Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) promotes adherence to high standards of ethical professionalism through its disciplinary function. Under AMA's Constitution and Bylaws, CEJA is charged with evaluating the fitness of physicians for membership in the AMA.

CEJA's judicial responsibilities include appellate jurisdiction over member appeals of ethics-related decisions made by state and specialty medical societies.

General rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

Disciplinary rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

Disciplinary rules for the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs in cases of original jurisdiction

FEATURED STORIES

Giant gavel in a crowd of tiny figures

Why medical malpractice awards are on the rise

| 6 Min Read
Physicians and health care icons

A 4-step path to team-based rooming that saves physicians time

| 5 Min Read
Patient in discussion with physician

Amplifying the human touch while cutting documentation burden

| 7 Min Read
Athlete with a pained expression holds ankle

What doctors wish patients knew about ankle sprains and strains

| 10 Min Read