Thyroid cancer is three times more common in women than men, but has a 98% cure rate. Tom Thomas, MD, MPH, of Atlantic Health System, shares more.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the summer COVID strain for 2025 and more.
Learn more about upcoming events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.
Integrating clinical pharmacists eases admin burdens, supports complex care, and helps physicians focus on patients—reducing burnout and improving outcomes.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
When they arise, they can compromise objectivity and affect care. Let the AMA help your residents recognize conflicts before they become a problem.
Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.
How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.
After gaining footing as interns, second-year residents take on a new role and increased responsibility. These tips help new PGY-2s excel.
Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.
Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
A number of key issues need to be addressed in Senate Reconciliation package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Download PDFs of Council on Medical Service reports and issue briefs.
Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
The YPS encourages young physicians to get involved in different parts of the policymaking process.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 WPS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
In the news: New COVID NB.1.8.1 variant spreading in U.S., 1 in 7 adults who smoke likely to have disability, data links cannabis and cardiovascular risk and more.
View the individuals responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.
MAS provides resources for its members on education and practices. Find out about resources for the section on the AMA.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 MAS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois.
The AMA is your ally in providing you with opportunities in the MAS to develop your leadership skills and advocate for patients and the profession.
View the members responsible for directing the programs and activities of the Minority Affairs Section.
Learn how to participate in the Minority Affairs Section (MAS) policy process.
