This new year, look beyond diet and exercise and add health goals to your resolution list. AMA member physicians share health-related resolutions to add.
Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
Researchers detail what happened in Illinois and Georgia after their state courts knocked down limits on noneconomic damages in med-mal cases.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council and how to apply.
Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Discover the AMA's position on health insurance mergers and why the AMA believes fewer insurance carriers undermine physician practices and harm patient care.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
The 2026 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 5-6, 2026. Registration is now open.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
Find information and applications to be considered for a leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
Find out how the Academic Physicians Section (APS) develops resolutions and influences policy that may be adopted by the AMA House of Delegates.
These JAMA Patient Pages provide simple explanations of many common psychiatric conditions, including how they are treated.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
The American Medical Association believes that all people deserve access to health care. Here's how we're working to accomplish that goal.
Amid reports that all 16 task force members will be removed, the AMA weighs in to protect the USPSTF and its evidence-based process.
In a letter, AMA urges HHS secretary to retain previously appointed members and continue the Task Force’s regular meeting schedule.
In the news: FDA panel discusses risk of SSRIs during pregnancy, how the pandemic aged our brains, eating eggs may protect against Alzheimer’s and more.
Cautious optimism is the watchword for physicians tired of seeing their patients’ care delayed. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.
Details on the budget reconciliation bill and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Supreme Court rules that USPSTF appointments are lawful, meaning that task force-recommended services will continue to be fully covered under ACA.
Court denies request to dismiss lawsuit alleging MultiPlan violates antitrust law. AMA says “ending this conspiracy” would be good for patients, doctors.
Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.
Cuts to Medicaid and CHIP funding and changes in eligibility criteria will reduce patients’ access to care.
