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.
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.
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.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 variants, how to safely reopen schools and ties between the virus and smoking.
