One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these common ankle injuries.
Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that commonly damages the liver and brain. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about Wilson disease.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
Learn about supportive open-access resources and programs for federally qualified health centers and community health centers from AMA STEPS Forward®.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.
First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.
Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews.
Before transitioning to practice, residents should learn the ins and outs on the stopgap medical liability coverage called “tail insurance.”
In his private practice medical group, Dr. Aizuss can control his schedule, consult with talented colleagues and count on work-life balance.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA to MedPAC: Physician pay should be linked to inflation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
The 2026 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 5-6, 2026. Registration is now open.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) for resident and fellow members.
One of the unique benefits of membership in the AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) is the chance to participate in the policymaking process.
In the news: Research finds evidence of four distinct autism types, 75% of U.S. adults may meet new criteria for obesity, financial strain ages the heart and more.
In the news: Similar genetics may drive multiple psychiatric conditions, FDA approves oral semaglutide pill, COVID-19 may have link to chronic conditions and more.
Tests like the MCAT are major milestones on your path toward a medical career. The AMA is your source for guidance on passing these crucial tests.
Weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia dies. Which cardiac abnormality caused her death?
A 58-year-old woman with a history of coronary artery disease is complaining of pain on the left side of her sternum. What should be done?
A 71-year-old man is reporting abdominal pain and has bloody diarrhea following the repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What should be done?
A 54-year-old man’s progressive rheumatoid arthritis is unresponsive to high dose NSAIDs. Considering his family history of diabetes, which test is to be recommended?
A 79-year-old man presents with terrible leg pain below the knee and his right foot and leg are cold. What should be done?
Throughout 2017, we offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE exam questions, here’s a look at the most popular stumpers.
An 82-year-old woman complains of an intermittent throbbing headache over two weeks. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
A 7-week-old is laboring to breathe and has conjunctivitis. Which condition is most likely to be seen on a Pap smear preparation from the mother?
CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
