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Jan 26, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Physicians must tell their own story—for patients’ sake

The new “AMA State Advocacy Impact Report” underscores the importance of physicians with a unified voice on the issues affecting patients and the profession.

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Medical student sleep deprivation: risks, realities and solutions

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Physicians must tell their own story—for patients’ sake

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Vaccine recommendations

Demystifying a new tool for early lung cancer detection

Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

Do Medicare and other payers deny payment for hospital services if a patient leaves against medical advice?

Academic coaching in medical education

Using big data, AI to boost physician training

Medical student sleep deprivation: risks, realities and solutions

How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Resident physician pay still rising, but growth trails inflation

Which specialties are more likely to have locum tenens physicians?

State medical liability reform

Jan. 23, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA Coaching Summit

Academic Coaching Implementation Workshop

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

Specialty and Service Society

AMA Constitution & Bylaws

UME: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Academic Physicians Section (APS) leadership opportunities

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

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AMA statement on immigration enforcement at hospitals

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Congress prepares a bipartisan health care package with AMA priorities

AMA statement on restoring federal grants for mental health and SUD care

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Physicians must tell their own story—for patients’ sake

The AMA is committed to reversing the maternal mortality crisis

Physician-led care is best prescription for health of nation

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