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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6 Min Read

As they push ahead with AI, health leaders must set rules on use

Establishing AI governance can be daunting, even for big health systems with dedicated C-suite experts on the job. Find out how to move forward.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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15 Min Read

FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about colon cancer in young adults and screening recommendations.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 28, 2025: FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations
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15 Min Read

FIT test or colonoscopy? Colon cancer in young adults and cancer screening recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about colon cancer in young adults and screening recommendations.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Second opinions are a good idea—but there are caveats

When patients ask for another opinion, physicians shouldn’t take it as an affront. The process can help build healthy patient-physician relationships. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Questions to ask yourself before choosing a physician specialty

First, know thyself. A single question can clarify difficult choices. AMA member physicians share what to ask regarding their respective specialties. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Christopher Davis, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis

Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

Washing hands goes long way to prevent contagious norovirus

In January, reported norovirus outbreaks were up four times over last year, but you can catch this nasty bug any time of year. Find out what to look for.

Infectious Diseases
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13 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia

About 30 million adults in the U.S. live with insomnia and struggle without consistent, restful sleep. Three sleep medicine physicians share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

AI tools help Iowa physicians boost patient connection and care

By integrating health care AI, University of Iowa Health Care is reducing physicians’ daily work load, while also empowering care teams.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight