For an internist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, participating in a diabetes prevention program has helped him further the conversation about prediabetes. Learn more.
A physician-backed amicus brief details why reinstating a Kentucky mandate designed to end a safe and effective abortion procedure is a bad idea.
Research shows that professionals at high-brainpower companies such as Google and Roche have found some stress relief with a mindfulness meditation app.
More than 1,000 EDs have transformed their clinical care practices to make a massive, lifesaving impact.
These health-plan fundamentals that can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine.
Learn more about the 15 medical schools and institutions receiving funds under the 2019 AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Innovation Grant Program.
This USMLE Step 2 exam question deals with a 42-year-old woman who comes to the physician because of a four-month history of intermittent abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
Residents and young doctors, learn from the AMA about what to look for in physician compensation and benefit packages.
Court says juries can’t rely on “common knowledge” gained through ad campaigns when making decisions in cases that involve complex medical conditions.
The effort to understand which conditions foster health—and which create inequities—must be reinforced in medical school and extend throughout a physician’s career.
The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
Headspace is the meditation and mindfulness app helping health care professionals live happier and healthier.
Use the AMA meeting app during the Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
The HOD speakers welcome comments for reports under development for the upcoming 2019 Interim Meeting and the 2020 Annual Meeting.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Some of the current projects of the CLRPD include:
The American Medical Association is proud to celebrate September as Women in Medicine Month. “Women in Medicine: Trailblazers, Advocate, and Leaders” is this year’s theme.
View images and sample social media posts you can use and share on social media to celebrate Women in Medicine Month during September.
AMA member and IMG Saby Karuppiah, MD, MPH, became a doctor to help people because his mother struggled with lack of health care during her childhood.
AMA member and IMG Subhash Chandra, MD, reminds patients and physicians of their right to mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints
Kevin rejoined the AMA in 2016 after an earlier stint as a senior reporter with American Medical News. He has covered a wide range of topics in health care, including diagnostics, medical ethics, quality improvement, patient safety and meetings of the AMA House of Delegates. Most recently, Kevin served as senior editor at CAP Today, a monthly magazine published by the College of American Pathologists. He was graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago's print journalism program.
Andis rejoined the AMA in 2017 after an earlier stint as quality and safety reporter with American Medical News. He covered the same subjects at Modern Healthcare, and also wrote about physician affairs, health care construction, information technology and public health. Most recently, Andis was an independent reporter with stories appearing in Healthcare Financial Management Association publications, Hospitals & Health Networks, MedCity News, and other publications and websites. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, where he majored in journalism.
Sara joined the AMA in 2017 after working as a freelance writer for a variety of clients. She has covered a wide range of topics in health care, as well as finance, law, flooring and hockey. Most recently, Sara served as a freelance content specialist for a dental sleep medicine and craniofacial pain specialist, helping to educate dentists and patients. She graduated with honors from Bradley University’s liberal arts program with a bachelor’s degree in English.
Brendan Murphy joined the AMA in 2016. Prior to joining the writing team at AMA Wire, he reported on various topics, including health care. His work has appeared in The Wednesday Journal, Columbia Missourian, Vine Line and ESPN.com, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.
Dr. Madara has served as the CEO and executive vice president of the American Medical Association since 2011. He also holds the academic title of adjunct professor of pathology at Northwestern University.
Tanya is a contributing writer for AMA Wire.
Amy Farouk joined the AMA in 2007 and served as the founding writer and editor for AMA Wire®, a post she held until 2016. She has covered health care topics from court cases to health IT and from Medicare payment policies to physicians' personal finance. Prior to joining the AMA, Amy taught writing at Florida State University, from which she also holds a masters degree in English Literature.
