Stay informed with news and resources on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.
Salt isn't the only way to make food taste great.
See the most recently approved CPT® Molecular Pathology Tier 2 Codes.
Explore information about the CPT® new Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Codes and how to request that codes be added to the PLA section of the CPT Code.
The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.
The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).
Erica Kaufman West, MD, says the schedule for infectious disease is a little unpredictable, but the great reward is finding the diagnosis others couldn’t.
What do incoming medical students need to succeed? Demonstrated strengths in professional, scientific and critical thinking domains are a good start.
Toothbrushes, mouthwash and floss are household staples for many. At UT Health San Antonio, they are just what the doctor ordered to help boost oral health.
Getting medical school research published in a peer-reviewed journal carries weight. But study type, author role and research depth matter.
PBM reform focuses on increasing transparency, ensuring savings reach patients and maintaining fair access to medications.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Grow your career and expand your professional networks at the AMA Career Resources event happening during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
Learn from experts during the ACDIS-AHIMA Workshop and the CPT® and RBRVS 2027 Annual Symposium being held virtually Nov. 17-20, 2026.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Interim Meeting.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for the upcoming interim meeting to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
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.
IMG Physicians Recognition week honors IMG physicians for their determination to complete medical training and serving their patients despite barriers.
Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.
Learn about the council that is responsible for developing simple, informative generic drug names, who they are, how they operate and the issues they face.
View the application deadline, public agenda and comments deadline for the CPT® Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes.
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.
