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 AMA strongly supports the Surgeon General’s advisory calling for immediate action to address the skyrocketing use of e-cigarettes by youth.
FDA should ban flavoring agents and consider tight restrictions on marketing of e-cigarettes to people under 21.
The AMA applauds FDA’s announcement of its plan to make harmful tobacco products less accessible and less appealing to our nation’s youth.
The AMA adopted policies encouraging the FDA to prohibit the use of flavoring agents in tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery systems.
The AMA and others tell a federal court that e-cig manufacturers are following the big tobacco playbook to lure teens to their addictive product.
The statement reacts to the FDA enforcement action against e-cigarette retailers, aimed at keeping tobacco out of the hands of young people.
Long-term studies of vaping are needed, and e-cigs’ ingredients should be made public, physicians say.
Policy calls on the government to ensure consumers are aware of ingredients and nicotine content in e-cigarettes, e-cigarette cartridges and e-liquid refills.
The findings suggest policies on nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes could affect adolescents’ tobacco use.
