If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.
Newly published AMA survey findings underscore the disruption and severe impact of shortages on physician practices—and patient outcomes.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.
Stay up to date on the innovative projects and outputs from the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
There is a pathway to a successful Match after a first-attempt failure on USMLE Step 1 or 2. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the WPS Governing Council and how to apply.
Feeling connected and valued could make a difference in training outcomes. How can leaders foster more belonging in residency programs?
Food insecurity has been shown to be a struggle among residents and fellows. Find out how Geisinger is tackling the problem.
Significant wins for patients, physicians in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
This AMA ChangeMedEd® webinar will provide an overview of the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education grant projects. Register today!
The International Conference on Physician Health will be held Sept. 28-30, 2026. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The House of Delegates (HOD) includes well over 600 voting delegates. Download the PDF for delegate apportionment for the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
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.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
In the news: Measles spread threatens elimination status in U.S., Congress passes funding bill with significant health care legislation and more.
These JAMA Patient Pages give easy-to-understand explanations of how many common preventive measures and also chronic and curative treatments work.
Career satisfaction is imperative for physicians, who are highly susceptible to burnout. Learn more about what drives physician career satisfaction and access health resources, workflow tips, and more.
A survey of physicians 35 and younger features their views on administrative burdens, career aspirations, work-life balance and more.
Physicians want and need to be involved in the development of digital health care tools at the ground level.
Research reveals what gives physicians professional satisfaction and what drives their their discontent.
When making organizational changes to your medical practice, don’t just focus on what’s wrong. Recognize what’s positive so your care team sees what gives life, vitality and joy to their daily work.
Physicians are enthusiastic about health care technology but demand the digital tools be beneficial to clinical practice and not a burden. One way to make sure the tools are effective in practice is to get physicians involved in their development.
Better health care, lower medical costs and more satisfied patients require physicians to consider upstream socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions. Fourth goal is physician satisfaction.
See how the AMA is working to increase medical practice efficiency and care for patients with the goal of creating happier, thriving physicians.
Physicians often feel exhausted and overburdened. Three ways to prevent burnout and professional satisfaction make it easier for physicians to practice so they can focus on patients and relieve some of that stress.
Most physicians work between 40 and 60 hours per week. Find out how your workweek compares to your peers. Source is "2014 Work/Life Profiles of Today’s Physician" by AMA Insurance.
