Not all highly processed foods are alike, but physicians shouldn’t overlook their association with addictive behaviors and adverse health outcomes.
There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.
The AMA is committed to helping physicians harness AI in ways that safely and effectively improve patient care.
Use 5 easy prompts from the AMA to learn, simplify and prepare for care. Learn more.
The AMA offers training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn how to make lasting improvements in the quality of care.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Sara E. Monaco, MD, of Geisinger, says laboratory medicine can be hugely rewarding despite the absence of direct patient care.
Peer-reviewed research production and experiences related to healthcare disparities were among the most popular among graduating medical students.
From AI sleuthing to the invaluable human insight, following these tips will get you the info you need in your job search out of residency.
AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.
Download toolkit and summary PDFs to understand the interim final rule of the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in May 2026.
In this AMA ChangeMedEd webinar, experts will explore how academic coaching has evolved into a core component of competency-based education and physician well-being.
Join the AMA for the inaugural AMA Coaching Summit: Empowering learners and educators through coaching, Aug. 13–14 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to incorporate and integrate telemedicine and digital health into physician practices.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 YPS Annual Meeting on June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 MSS Annual Meeting on June 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The inability to do what feels right affects physicians to a greater degree and can keep us from delivering the care we know our patients need.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
A robust health insurance market provides more options to patients. Stay up to date on health insurance competition information, including the latest advocacy news, studies, and AMA statements.
The following statement from AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., addresses the DOJ’s federal court case today against the Anthem-Cigna merger deal.
Two analyses continue to demonstrate the majority of commercial health insurance markets in the United States are highly concentrated. Proposed mergers would jeopardize patient access to affordable coverage and care.
Competition and choice hang in balance as the health insurance industry slides toward corporate monopolies.
AMA and Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) reps advised NY state insurance regulators to reject a deal proposed by Anthem to acquire rival Cigna.
AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD outlines how physicians take the lead in fighting insurance mergers that negatively affect patients, and the quality and affordability of the care they receive.
The AMA applauds the U.S. DOJ for fighting to protect patients and physicians from unprecedented corporate market power in the health insurance system.
The AMA applauds California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones for taking a stand to prevent a collapse of competition in the state's health insurance market.
The California Department of Insurance urged the Justice Department to block the Anthem-Cigna merger saying the merger would substantially lessen competition and increase premiums. CDI used survey information from the AMA and the California Medical Association to arrive at its finding.
The AMA agrees with California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones in opposing the proposed merger of two corporate giants in the health insurance industry.
