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James L. Madara, MD
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Health care innovator readies his departure as AMA CEO

James L. Madara, MD, took the role in 2011. His strategic vision helped align the AMA’s work more closely with its mission, boosting membership by 33%. 

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The physician shortage will worsen—unless Congress acts now

Congress has an opportunity to reverse the worsening physician shortage and bolster access to care for millions of people. 

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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026

The AMA introduced its 21-member Board of Trustees at the conclusion of its Annual Meeting.

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Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 6–11.

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Fighting for Physicians
Bobby Mukkamala, MD

Bobby Mukkamala, MD

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, board-certified in otolaryngology, serves as president of the American Medical Association for 2025-2026.

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Bruce Scott, MD

Bruce A. Scott, MD

Bruce A. Scott, MD, board-certified in both otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, serves as immediate past president of the American Medical Association for 2025-2026.

Board of Trustees
Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD

Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, serves as speaker of the American Medical Association House of Delegates for 2025-2026.

Board of Trustees
John H. Armstrong, MD

John H. Armstrong, MD

John H. Armstrong, MD, trauma surgeon, serves as the vice speaker of the American Medical Association House of Delegates for 2025-2026.

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