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AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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Press Center contacts & resources

Find contact information for the Media Relations departments of the AMA and the JAMA Network®.

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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

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AMA Update for June 30, 2025: How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD
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How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about James Madara, MD, and his career at the AMA.

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How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about James Madara, MD, and his career at the AMA.

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Liaison Committee on Medical Education—Student representative

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student representative on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and how to apply.

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AMPAC Board—student member

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMPAC Board and how to apply.

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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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