The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the causes of Long COVID, treatments and more.
Download PDFs to see the latest corrections to the published AMA CPT code books.
A ’60s cartoon predicted telemedicine. Now Geisinger’s innovation leaders say digital health tools will make care more predictable—and more human.
The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Which product is produced by the cells in a biopsy sample from a patient?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 53-year-old with chronic alcoholism collapsed in the street, confused and unable to walk, with lateral gaze palsy.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 22-year-old woman suffered from progressive weakness and tingling in lower extremities followed by respiratory failure.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.
Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more.
Celebrate your grad’s incredible accomplishment by activating their AMA membership. Learn how.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2024 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 7-12 in Chicago.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
AMA members age 65 and above are eligible to vote in the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) Governing Council election in April.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 WPS Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Stay up to date on patient communication and consent information, including the latest medical findings, news and policy coverage. Guide patients to make well-considered decisions about their care.
Adolescent pregnancy is risky and can be a fraught topic in the exam room. Emphasize confidentiality to send the conversation in the right direction.
Social media is largely seen as a distraction, but Twitter has been shown to enhance a medical student’s education. Here’s how.
When it comes to pediatric decision-making, parents often believe the child is better off not knowing the whole story. Learn about the potential dangers of that approach.
To best care for patients, physicians must honor autonomy while expressing respect for well-intentioned family members.
Some of the most difficult medical decisions involve minor patients who may be unable to have a say in their own care. The AMA offers ethical guidance.
From Friendster to Snapchat, social media trends come and go, but ethical guidance for physicians endures. Learn how the AMA Code of Medical Ethics applies to social media.
The women and men behind the AMA Code of Medical Ethics bring you great educational activities to help you earn CME credit and answer challenging questions.
From political conversations to use of social media, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics addresses the new issues confronting physicians, patients and society.
Pregnancy clinics’ misleading messages create compelling need to protect patients’ right to accurate medical information, the AMA argues in a brief filed with Supreme Court.
