The AMA is encouraging patients to ask their physicians about vaccination, which is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s health.
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.
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.
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.
In his private practice medical group, Dr. Aizuss can control his schedule, consult with talented colleagues and count on work-life balance.
When weighing physician fellowship options, your time as a resident may reveal new interests and clarify which subspecialty aligns with your passions.
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.
The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) works to advocate for issues that impact international medical graduates
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS for IMGS members.
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.
In the news: U.S. measles elimination status at risk, CDC adopts major shift in hepatitis B vaccine policy, DTaP vaccination rates fall across U.S. and more.
Medical licensing is a necessity for practicing physicians. Learn more about the medical license process and obtaining your license with the latest insights, resources, and news from the AMA.
CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
Illinois the 9th Compact state to serve as state of principal licensure in the latest state and local AMA efforts to advocate for health care.
Four states introduce legislation for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Louisiana and Utah sign standing orders for naloxone and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.
Find information and resources for international medical graduates to obtain a state license to practice medicine in the U.S.
The licensure process requires physicians to complete individual applications for each state in which they seek to practice medicine (including telemedicine). Follow these top 5 tips when you apply for your medical license.
Alabama became the seventh state to pass legislation to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact that will streamline medical licensure burdens in some states. Passage of this seventh state launches the compact, and work will begin to create an interstate commission that will oversee the compact.
Eleven states have endorsed an interstate compact designed to facilitate a speedier medical licensure process with fewer administrative burdens for physicians seeking licensure in multiple states.
Physicians who wish to practice in multiple states could soon see a speedier process with fewer administrative and financial burdens as they pursue state medical licensure, thanks to an interstate compact released Friday by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).
