Wake up your body in just a few minutes with these three simple morning stretches.
A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Learn what causes sciatica, how long it lasts and when to see a doctor.
A stakeholder-driven editorial panel is leading the charge to update and modernize the AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Find training resources and CME modules for the AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
Through the new AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative, the AMA is supporting projects that address competency-based medical educations. Learn more.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMPAC Board and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
Survey of general surgery residency programs offers ranking of the most important and effective nonclinical activities—along with those that lag behind.
A recent study shows that some types of physicians are likelier to go part time, but demographics may not tell the whole story.
The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in October 2026.
See the details for all the AMA membership dues and categories, information on automatic AMA renew membership, and tax deduction information.
For a limited time this fall, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the AMA. Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive savings.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD).
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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 Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.
The strength of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) lies in its local presence.
Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
Congress established protections for medically frail patients. The AMA believes a new CMS rule will undermine them.
MSS 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 2026 MSS Interim Meeting on Nov. 5-6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) strives to be medical students' voice within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.
Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
Medical student members will learn how to utilize signaling during their application process and how to discuss leadership experience in organized medicine.
Recent events, registration deadline for MAC and the MSS Open Forum closes on Feb. 16, the Committee on Disability Affairs (CDA), and advocacy updates.
Find highlights about MSS activities and how its members advocate for students in education and the medical profession.
Registration is open for the Physicians of the Future Summit and Medical School Advocacy Conference, standing committee spotlight on MIC, and advocacy updates.