The AMA's how-to guides focus on practical treatment strategies for patients’ behavioral, mental and physical health needs.
Lifestyle medicine is based on the concept that several common chronic conditions could be prevented with simple and sustainable behavior adjustments.
Michael Jerkins, MD, MEd, heads up a physician-focused banking firm, so he knows the rookie mistakes by heart. Catch up with his expert insights.
Find out about changes to the codes for maternity care services, which includes separate codes for antepartum care, labor management, delivery and postpartum care.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
When looking at doctor salaries by specialty, competitive fields pay more. But experts say work-life balance and passion should guide career plans.
Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.
Resident physicians at LSU School of Medicine want to use child patients’ creativity to establish a connection.
Before you sign that first physician contract, learn the six moves that can boost your compensation, lifestyle and career development.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in September 2026.
Energy and Commerce hearing highlights Patients First Act, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Join AMA for a panel discussion on how primary care physicians and ob-gyns can approach sexual health conversations with patients. Learn more and register.
In this AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar, discover how healthcare organizations are transforming revenue cycle management for value-based care.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
The 2026 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 7-9 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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.
The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.
Read current and past issues of WPS Members & News Highlights for the latest information on the work being done by WPS members and its leadership.
Registration is open for the Women in Medicine Month webinar, preparations are underway for 2026 Interim and a call for volunteers for the HOD Handbook Review Committee.
In the news: Majority of U.S. report recent fatigue, lung cancer risk factor identified in never-smokers, ADHD linked to gastrointestinal problems and more.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
Gun violence is a public health issue that calls for physician leadership. Browse our latest coverage including firearm safety, gun violence prevention, and more.
Abusive partners with firearms access are five times likelier to kill their victims than unarmed abusers. Learn how sensible restrictions save lives.
1 in 3 pediatric firearms-related deaths are suicides. Physicians are standing up for a law requiring gun shops to share safety tips with buyers.
Upholding law barring domestic violence abusers from possessing firearms is critical to save lives.
The AMA adopted new policy aimed at combatting the public health crisis of firearm violence.
The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy aimed at ensuring school districts that choose to employ SROs explicitly define their roles and responsibilities.
Physician leaders are looking for public health solutions and focusing on prevention to end the firearm violence crisis. Learn how the AMA helps.
In the news: Rising rates of “profound” autism, predicting Parkinson’s risk, mental toll of gun violence, second bivalent COVID boosters and more.
A newly created AMA task force is working with other physician and community organizations to further evidence-based, preventive measures. Learn more.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physicians can talk about gun violence and firearm safety.
