10 million Americans grapple with a silent threat that weakens bones: osteoporosis. A rheumatologist from Hattiesburg Clinic shares more.
Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the EHR data exchange can help with prior authorization.
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.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Not sure how UWorld QBanks can help you in your studies? The AMA offers some frequently asked questions and answers to give you more insight.
The limited time offer from UWorld is no longer available. If you already have a discount code, learn how to redeem.
Medical staff bylaws can be make or break to a young physician’s hospital employment experience. Learn more with the AMA.
This PM&R resident’s journey in research includes training on two continents and three advanced degrees. She offers great advice for medical students.
New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more.
Celebrate your grad’s incredible accomplishment by activating their AMA membership. Learn how.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
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.
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.
Physicians performing clinical research have responsibilities to their patients. Stay up to date on the ethics of medical research on the AMA.
Physicians performing clinical research have responsibilities to their patients. Find out how to protect the rights and safety of research participants.
Health information on the internet should be guided by the same ethical principles that apply to clinical practice. Physicians are key backstops.
Patients can hold the false belief that they might benefit directly from participating in trials. A researcher recommends ways to minimize this risk.
Physicians should become familiar with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “expanded access” program so as to supply answers to patients who are seeking access to investigational therapy.
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians navigate the tricky terrain presented by genetic engineering.
Physicians must not allow the commercial potential of a patient’s tissue to influence professional judgment.
Clinical studies have validated the use of adult stem cells in a limited number of therapies, but have yet to confirm the utility of embryonic stem cells.
Breach of confidentiality of information contained in DNA databanks may result in discrimination or stigmatization.
Physicians should not engage in research involving gene therapy or genetic engineering with human participants except under specific conditions.