Heart failure can affect energy, breathing and daily life, but early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up can help people manage symptoms.
You might be making one of the most common sunscreen mistakes without even realizing it. Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, shares the most common sunscreen errors.
Whether you're considering private practice or already working independently, the AMA has the resources you need to start and sustain success.
Applying for recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine Program can help health systems assess their physician well-being work, align leaders and build momentum for what comes next.
Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button.
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
When you’re choosing your first post-training physician job, your satisfaction may be driven by your family’s happiness almost as much as your own.
AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, says interviewing can make it clear which job is the right one—if you know what you want and how to ask for it.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in July 2026.
New AMA initiative launched to improve electronic prior authorization, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Access key resources and PDFs related to the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.
Join KeyBank for an informative webinar on the essentials of borrowing for higher education.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
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.
Download PDFs of reports organized by year for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
Learn how the Integrated Physician Practice Section (IPPS) advocates and shapes AMA policies that support physicians in integrated practices.
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
In the news: Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC, cyclosporiasis spreads to 34 states, Canadian wildfires impact air quality across Northeast and Midwest and more.
Gun violence is a public health issue that calls for physician leadership. Browse our latest coverage including firearm safety, gun violence prevention, and more.
Keeping firearms where kids can get at them in foster homes or home day cares is a recipe for death, injury and trauma. Learn more with the AMA.
AMA member Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, says there’s been a 10%–35% rise in firearms deaths during the pandemic, depending on the community. Learn more.
AMA applauds new law to confront the public health crisis of gun violence.
New AMA policies and strategies to prevent firearm violence and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AMA applauds the senators who negotiated and wrote the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and we urge the House of Representatives to act quickly and pass this legislation.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s harmful and disturbing 6–3 decision will frustrate appropriate responses to the public health crisis of firearms violence.
AMA disappointed with the Supreme Court’s harmful and disturbing decision to strike down a NY state measure regulating concealed carry licenses for handguns.
The House of Delegates moved to protect patients and doctors from the criminalization of care, gun violence and the public health “infodemic.”
Delegates adopt policy to address the public health crisis, addressing issues such as the unregulated trade in homemade “ghost guns.”
