Despite the name, it’s not a dance move! The inchworm is a simple exercise with big benefits.
Not sure which sunscreen to choose? Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, explains the key features that matter most in sunscreen.
Baptist Health Medical Group fosters physician belonging through listening, trust and support to help reduce burnout and strengthen retention.
No matter when or why you’re considering starting a private practice, the owner of one has recommendations. She’ll speak at an AMA event in September.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The path to residency starts homing in on the right programs. Learn how to create a balanced list of options that aligns with your ambitions.
Find information about responsibilities and terms of service for medical student regional delegates and alternate delegates of the Medical Student Section (MSS) and how to apply.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
AMA member Kunwarjit Duggal, MD, of Medrina, changed jobs to regain the feeling that he was making a positive difference in the lives of patients.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in August 2026.
Legislation introduced to protect seniors from chatbots and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.
In this AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar, physician leaders share how they're overcoming challenges while advancing high-value specialty care.
Look at a list of official observer organizations in the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) and learn how to become an official observer.
The speakers provide resolution submission guidelines and office hours, the opening date for the Online Reference Committees (ORC), and appeal for volunteers.
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.
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.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2026 MSS Interim Meeting on Nov. 5-6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.
Find a current list of generic drug names the USAN Council is considering and are therefore protected by intellectual property laws.
Figuring out how to fund your medical school experience is an important first step in your career. Learn more about financing medical school with advice and information about managing your costs at the AMA.
Delegates oppose capping, eliminating PSLF program. AMA also will push back on 5-year GME funding cap for new residency programs.
Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.
The AMA says physicians working in underserved areas in exchange for student-loan repayment should have their tax burden relieved.
If you’re one of more than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still paying off medical school loans, refinancing can offer a simple solution. Find out what you should know about student loan refinancing.
Medical school debt can seem overwhelming. Developing a strategy for paying back your loans can help make handling that debt more manageable. Here are top tips physicians in training should know.
Match Day for medical residencies is only weeks away. It’s also a reminder that med student loan payments will soon come due. Are you ready?
From the announcement of a new single graduate medical education (GME) accreditation system to burnout studies and from student debt to the Match, 2014 brought a lot of news specifically for medical students.
More than 80 percent of physicians under the age of 40 still are paying off their medical school loans, according to AMA Insurance’s National Work/Life Profiles 2013 survey. Nearly one-half of these young physicians carry a debt of $150,000-$200,000.
After graduating from medical school, you likely already have significant student loan debt—don’t add to your financial load by incurring even more debt throughout your residency. A certified financial planner offers some ways residents can finish their training with cash to spare.
