James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.
The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.
The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information on what the CPT code set is and why CPT codes are integral to health care innovation.
Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.
For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.
Most physicians practice where they completed residency, but not all. Learn which specialties and states are most likely to keep you local.
It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.
AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 14-18, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Interim Meeting on Nov. 13 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
In the news: Measles cases surge in the Americas, COVID accelerates vascular aging and more.
From alopecia areata to seborrheic dermatitis, these patient-friendly tools make it easier for you to explain dermatological conditions.
Medical education is a lifelong pursuit. Find out how the AMA is helping physicians complete CME requirements and improve their practices with continuing education.
Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic resistance. How do physicians feel about the issue?
Learn how physicians can complete continuing medical education on the AMA Ed Hub to remain current on evidence-based addiction medicine.
Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.
An academic expert traces the origins of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. and reveals what seemingly disparate social justice movements have in common in 2020.
With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.
Small annoyances can add up to big administrative burdens for doctors. Learn more from the AMA about how to engage appropriate departments and get the help you’ll need.
How health professionals at the University of Pennsylvania embraced the idea of BP refresher training to continue to enhance patient care.
To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.
Some see the humorous side of medicine, but for others there is nothing funny about illness and injury. Learn how humor can be used in health care.
