Sunburns cause lasting skin damage. Learn the difference from sun poisoning, how to prevent burns and treat symptoms safely, and when to seek medical care.
Veterinarian Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, explains why owning a pet can support your cardiovascular health and improve your overall well-being.
The Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program, access the guidelines PDF and find out how to apply.
Find out how CPT codes can inform clinical adoption of AI-enabled services.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Avoid unnecessary stress. Follow this monthly checklist to ensure you hit your key milestones and get the interviews you want.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the AMA student representative position that works with the NRMP Board.
Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. Find out the facts of life as chief resident and how to thrive in the position.
More than 200,000 licenses have been issued through this cross-state licensure initiative. Here’s what residents and other physicians should know.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about standing or protocol orders for common tests and procedures.
Join Resolve for an AMA-exclusive webinar to learn how to review and negotiate your contract with confidence.
Join Resolve for an AMA-exclusive webinar exploring the latest physician compensation and employment trends shaping the 2026 market.
See a list of groups and organizations that are entitled to a seat(s) in the AMA House of Delegates.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) for SPS members.
In the news: FDA considers compounded peptides, adults turn to social media for health advice, U.S. heightens Ebola response and more.
Physicians helped give birth to this country. We can honor that heritage by working together to meet this critical moment in American healthcare.
Stay up to date on tobacco and e-cigarette information, including the latest medical findings, public health news, and policy coverage. The AMA has long been an advocate against tobacco and e-cigarette use.
The FDA took steps to prohibit the sale of a number of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The AMA would like to see further FDA regulations addressing marketing and banning flavored e-cigarettes.
The AMA applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new rule banning the sale of e-cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors.
The move to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21 has major health implications. It will reduce the smoking rate over time by about 12 percent and smoking-related deaths by 10 percent.
The AMA today adopted new policy to further strengthen its support of regulatory oversight of electronic cigarettes.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a draft ordinance that will prohibit all tobacco products from baseball parks and athletic fields in San Francisco city and county.
Delegates at the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas this week weighed in on a number of timely public health issues which included regulatory oversight of electronic cigarettes and the important role of pharmacists in vaccinating target populations.
The AMA adopted new policy at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting opposing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thursday released a proposed rule that would give the agency authority to regulate alternative tobacco products that are growing in popularity.
CVS Caremark's landmark decision to end the sale of tobacco products in its stores was announced Wednesday in JAMA.
