Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by painful inflammation and joint deformities. Two rheumatologists share more about RA.
During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early. Two physicians share more.
Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more.
Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Through the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.
Research and firsthand insight shed light on which of the six core clerkships will be most demanding. Also, get great tips to succeed in clerkship
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
Vascular surgery resident and AMA Research Challenge finalist Tiffany Bellomo, MD, shares a playbook for conducting impactful medical research in GME.
On-site interviews signal recruiters’ interest in a physician, but you should still expect competition. Learn more about the data.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in April 2026.
Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for patients with substance use disorder.
Join AMA for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting.
Registration opens for the 2025 Annual Meeting, resolution submission deadlines are approaching, the HOD Reference Manual is now available, and a deadline extension for reference committee volunteers.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for HOD candidates seeking endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council.
In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.
See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.
The Affordable Care Act guarantees coverage to all patients who need it. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act at AMA.
AMA announced its opposition to insurance plans being sold in individual, small group markets that do not guarantee critical patient protections under the ACA.
Citing the need for unfiltered communication between doctors and patients, the AMA objects strongly to proposal to withhold family planning funding.
The AMA presented the Kaiser Family Foundation with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.
When considering various overhaul proposals, the AMA holds fast to a bedrock value: Americans with insurance coverage should not lose it.
Senate tax plan would scrap key provision that encourages insurance enrollment and lead to millions more uninsured. A different approach is needed.
Maine votes to expand Medicaid, Indiana educational webinars on opioids and more in the latest round of state and local advocacy news.
AMA voted to oppose weakening or removing any of the 10 categories of essential health benefits required by the Affordable Care Act.
Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.
A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.
