Animal research spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing fresh attention to its attendant ethical, clinical, legal and policy issues.
The updated vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months old and up. Learn about dosage timing and the differences between vaccine platforms.
Health information online can sometimes come from unreliable sources and be misleading. Two physicians offer guidance for using AI for health questions.
Reducing burnout is essential to high-quality patient care and a sustainable health system. Learn how health systems are driving solutions to physician burnout.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about quality improvement training for residents.
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.
When looking for medical school scholarship funding, one faculty member offers a playbook for students that leaves no stone unturned.
Lots of things can contribute to your total compensation. A physician recruiter has tips for understanding the equation.
After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.
In a win for physicians, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that an independent-dispute resolution process needs to go back to the drawing board.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2024 HOD Interim Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 WPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Recommendations from the RVS Update Committee’s (RUC’s) Relativity Assessment Workgroup and CMS for new and revised CPT codes.
In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.
International Medical Education discusses issues that affect international medical students. Learn more about the issues that face them at the AMA.
Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.
Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
The Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women provides annual scholarships to advance the study of women in the medical profession.
Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.
About 83 million Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician. That is not acceptable. Here is how to fix it.
Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.
Learn from Advocacy in Action about what’s at stake and what the AMA is doing to address the concerns most relevant to patients and physicians.
The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.
