While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have hypertension. A family physician shares what is important to know.
One simple habit. Five powerful benefits. Walking can help support your heart, fitness, blood sugar, mood and sleep.
Read about members of the AMA Guides® Editorial Panel.
Jefferson Health is growing the primary care workforce by elevating family medicine and investing in residency programs.
The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
Most medical school applicants are biology majors. Does any single path better equip you for a career as a physician? Experts weigh in.
AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, says burnout is prevalent in her specialty, but the rewards of a job well done are profound.
Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.
Think your first physician employment contract is set in stone? Not always. Here’s where you can still win better terms.
The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in October 2026.
For a limited time this fall, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the AMA. Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive savings.
Grow your career and expand your professional networks at the AMA Career Resources event happening during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for the upcoming interim meeting to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 6-10, 2026 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council.
The latest news, activities, and opportunities across the Medical Student Section’s seven regions.
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Recognizing international medical graduates means more than celebrating their contributions. It means removing barriers that keep them from caring for patients.
Technology will play a vital role in the future of health care. Learn more about how technology will affect patients and physicians at the AMA.
Sensor technology used in simulations is showing physicians which techniques result in the most efficient procedures and best patient outcomes.
Innovating in areas such as telemedicine and genomics, these companies were chosen from among 500 entries from across the country.
Technology has enabled patient-physician digital communication. Basic steps can be taken to ensure this is an asset and not a burden.
Joshua Reischer, MD, heads up a company whose platform can speed up the previsit process. He found physicians to test his platform through the AMA Physician Innovation Network.
A tally of digital health research shows amped up interest in cardiometabolic conditions. Find out which other clinical areas are sparking digital health study.
See how the AMA’s Digital Health Implementation Playbook can help your practice avoid pitfalls and ensure digital health success.
Refining MACRA, proposed health information exchange rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Some patients worry about privacy, many don’t see the upside, and nearly half say they’ve never even been invited to use a patient portal.
With new advancements in digital health technology, what factors encourage adoption from patients and physicians for hypertension management? Find out.
