Membership brings great benefits

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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Microscope
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Does medical student research outweigh other experiences in the Match?

As physician residency applicants aim to stand out, there has been an uptick in research and decline in other medical student extracurriculars. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Want to push your physician career ahead? MBA needn’t be the first step

Mastering the basics on the business of medicine is a vital first step to boost your skillset, and the AMA has the CME to help you do it.

Online CME
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How AI is helping improve stroke outcomes at Henry Ford Health

Compared with peer comprehensive stroke centers, Henry Ford Health sees stronger results with AI help. One key: A careful rollout among physicians.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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6 physician-approved ways to help kids thrive this school year

Pareen Shah Thakral, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics Fannin, shares key tips to help families and physicians prepare kids for a healthy school year.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Why efficiency of practice environment is key in burnout battle

Addressing pain points such as time spent on the EHR can help cut physician burnout and earn AMA recognition for your organization’s efforts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What it's like to specialize in PM&R: Shadowing Dr. Bechtel

For Erica Bechtel, MD, of Confluence Health, the reward in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is helping patients regain function.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about joint injuries and treatment

Joint injuries need proper care, says Mark T. Barron, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic. Ignoring pain can lead to serious issues beyond sprains or fractures. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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More doctors feel supported by health organization leaders

AMA survey finds rising physician trust in leadership, signaling progress in reducing burnout and building a more resilient health care system.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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In fight against doctor burnout, health systems must show commitment

Don’t just talk up efforts to improve physician well-being. Make lower burnout a reality and get AMA recognition by following this road map.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians