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.
In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Naga Ganti, MBBS, and her research on the prevalence of lung disease among e-cigarettes users for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.
E-cigarettes, like any products containing nicotine in any form, are unsafe and can lead to addiction, particularly for youth.
AMA statement on the FDA’s decision to permit the marketing of RJ Reynolds e-cigarette products.
In the news: U.S. booster plan, medical journals against climate change, concern over COVID-19 in fall, Biden announces COVID vaccine mandate, FDA delay on e-cig decision.
New cigarettes marketed as boosting “menthol to more menthol” while cigars boast chocolate and vanilla swirl. Time for feds to put a stop to them.
The AMA and other advocates outlined the positive impact a San Diego ban will have on the health of young people and Black people.
In the news: Pause lifted on Johnson & Johnson vaccine, U.S. population growth slowest since 1930s, CDC guidance on masks, FDA to ban menthol in tobacco products, vaccinated seniors less likely to be hospitalized.
Experts estimate that nearly 1 million Americans—and about 230,000 Black Americans—would quit within two years of a menthol cigarette ban’s taking effect.
Today’s action by the FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes is a major step toward preventing a new generation from becoming tobacco users and saving lives.
