A cardiac stress test is a key tool cardiologists use to detect heart disease early, assess symptoms and guide next steps for better long-term heart health.
No equipment. No gym. Just a wall. Wall sits are known for building lower-body endurance, but they also give your cardiovascular system a unique workout.
During rapid organizational change, the Philadelphia-based health system used AMA Joy in Medicine tools to support physicians and build trust.
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is helping physicians find more joy in medicine by reducing friction and strengthening support.
Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.
From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button.
For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.
Resident physicians can boost patient safety by mastering the I-PASS handoff, which research has linked to fewer adverse events.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in July 2026.
CMS proposed rule would impose new restrictions on payment mechanisms used by state Medicaid programs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Access key resources and PDFs related to the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.
Join KeyBank for an informative webinar on the essentials of borrowing for higher education.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2024.
Find dates, times, CME opportunities, and download PDFs detailing CME credit for education sessions offered during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
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.
Download PDFs of reports organized by year for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
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Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
Learn about the key things medical practices need to know about payment and how to improve managing the claims revenue cycle.
CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.
AMA research analyzes 2019 health spending and offers a preliminary glimpse at COVID-19’s impact on American health spending in 2020.
Health plans have not enacted the prior authorization reforms they agreed to years ago. New congressional legislation offers a remedy.
The AMA Managed Care Legal Database helps physician practices navigate disputes over payment, contracts, claims processing and more.
AMA survey release coincides with introduction of Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the delay in Medicare cuts and and what it means for physician practices.
Correcting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “family glitch” will enhance the improvements made to this landmark law under the latest pandemic relief plan.
Telehealth provides a way for physicians to provide care while keeping patients safe in their homes. Learn about AMA Policies on telehealth and related topics to telehealth services.
In the news: J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause, Administration moves to undo Title X restrictions, proposed gun initiatives, 5,800 COVID-19 cases in vaccinated, IL Medicaid update.
