Children, pregnant women, the disabled will be hit hard by rule that discourages immigrants from accessing Medicaid, other government programs, physicians tell federal court.
But we can change that by removing the barriers to evidence-based medical treatment for this chronic medical condition.
Organizational leadership—good or bad—can influence the prevalence of physician burnout. Learn about a program that trains doctors and others to excel as health care leaders.
The work of Health2047 is not theoretical. It seeks to solve problems by bringing to market the solutions that physicians need.
The AMA’s inaugural IMG Recognition Week kicks off with a look at the numbers that detail this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.
Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.
For Joanne Loethen, MD, being a med-peds physician means wearing the hat of a pediatrician and an internist at any given time.
There are added layers of complexity to going through the Match with a significant other. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it work.
Court says juries can’t rely on “common knowledge” gained through ad campaigns when making decisions in cases that involve complex medical conditions.
The effort to understand which conditions foster health—and which create inequities—must be reinforced in medical school and extend throughout a physician’s career.
The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
Headspace is the meditation and mindfulness app helping health care professionals live happier and healthier.
Use the AMA meeting app during the Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
The HOD speakers welcome comments for reports under development for the upcoming 2019 Interim Meeting and the 2020 Annual Meeting.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
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.
Some of the current projects of the CLRPD include:
The American Medical Association is proud to celebrate September as Women in Medicine Month. “Women in Medicine: Trailblazers, Advocate, and Leaders” is this year’s theme.
View images and sample social media posts you can use and share on social media to celebrate Women in Medicine Month during September.
International medical graduates (IMGs) account for more than 23% of physicians in the United States and play a vital role in health care. Compared with U.S. medical school graduates, IMGs provide medical care to a disproportionate number of socioeconomically disadvantaged patients in underserved communities. IMGs also help to fill the gap in several medical specialties that are seeing a shortage of new physicians, including primary care.
While the NFL is wracked by the CTE controversy, research shows major leaguers live longer lives than men in the general population.
Interim Meeting
Organized Medical Staff
Find meeting documents for the 2019 OMSS Interim Meeting, information on the open forum, resolution submission requirements, and additional resources.
Review highlights from the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) 2019 Annual Meeting.
Annual Meeting
Register, make travel arrangements and reserve child care for the Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Influence policy, attend educational programs and network. Member Groups (Sections) meetings are June 6-8, with the HOD business meeting held June 8-12.
View the highlights of the meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.
The AMA-OMSS is the only physician-led national group that advocates for medical staff organizations and their members.
The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section held its 34th Annual Meeting. The section hosted eight innovative and interactive education programs. The OMSS assembly considered 19 items of business, prompting robust discussion on a range of issues.
The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) held its 33rd Interim Meeting from November 12 through 14 in Atlanta with more than 100 OMSS representatives and guests in attendance.
The AMA Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) held its 32st Annual Assembly Meeting. The section hosted five AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ education programs during the meeting.
