House of Delegates Organization

Leadership Feb 7, 2020

Shawn C. Jones, MD: From burnout to finding meaning in work again

Otolaryngologist and AMA member Shawn C. Jones, MD, has worked to limit the public health toll of tobacco and improve physician well-being.

Physician Diversity Jan 28, 2020

How surgical residents’ views on future earnings differ by gender

Male and female general surgery residents have similar career goals, but what they expect to earn in their first salary after residency differs significantly.

HOD Organization

About the House of Delegates

The AMA House of Delegates, also known as the “House” or the “HOD,” is the principal policy-making body of the AMA.

Press Releases Nov 19, 2019

AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Interim Meeting

AMA adopts policies on conversion therapy ban, transgender inclusive EHRs, and racial pay equity in medicine.

Interim Meeting Nov 14, 2019

2019 AMA Interim Meeting is underway—7 issues to watch

Track the big issues that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their meeting Nov. 14–19 in San Diego.

Leadership Nov 13, 2019

The speaker steps up

From awestruck medical student observer of the AMA House Delegates to service as its speaker, Bruce A. Scott, MD, has tirelessly worked for patients and physicians for more than three decades.

HOD Organization

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

The HOD speakers welcome comments for reports under development for the upcoming Interim and Annual Meetings.

HOD Organization

Delegation certification & rosters

Find the delegation certification form and roster lists for the state and national medical specialty societies and member section delegates of the AMA HOD.

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How to boost vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 exposed systemic weak points. How to get it right next time.

Why telehealth progress could be erased if Congress fails to act

How to maintain momentum on telehealth after COVID-19 crisis ends

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

With volunteering limited, med schools adjust admissions expectations

Where to practice after residency: Your specialty can tell the tale

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 22, 2020

House of Delegates Organization

Shawn C. Jones, MD: From burnout to finding meaning in work again

How surgical residents’ views on future earnings differ by gender

About the House of Delegates

AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Interim Meeting

2019 AMA Interim Meeting is underway—7 issues to watch

The speaker steps up

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

Delegation certification & rosters

Membership Moves Medicine™