Michael Welsh, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care shares how decades of breakthroughs have made normal life possible for many cystic fibrosis patients.
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
John Whyte, MD, MPH, details why doctors must shape digital health and AI to ensure that innovations are a win for patients and physicians.
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.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the LGBTQ+ Section and how to apply.
As preclinical preceptors, medical students get early patient exposure. Learn what role you are expected to play and how you can maximize growth.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.
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.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
Find information on becoming a candidate for an open leadership opportunity with the IMGS.
Find information on leadership opportunities with the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS).
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.
Learn about some of the innovative leaders honored for their work to move medicine forward during a time of challenges and promise in health care.
Blood & organ donations are important efforts in the fight to improve public health. Find the latest press releases and statements on the AMA, a long time advocate of blood and organ donation.
Amid blood shortage, following the science could boost supply while battling LGBTQ+ stigma. Tissue-donation rules also should be revamped.
AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, was sworn in today as the 178th president of the AMA. Dr. Ehrenfeld is the first openly gay person to serve as AMA president.
In the news: Timeline for breast cancer screening moved up, MSM restrictions on blood donations eased, OTC contraceptive, end to COVID-19 PHE and more.
AMA welcomes the FDA’s new guidance that removes outdated categorical restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men.
In the news: FDA food safety shakeup, COVID PHE to end in May, policy drafted to ease blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men and more.
A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.
In the news: Addressing the national blood shortage, Labor Department withdraws vaccine mandate, FDA decision on monoclonal antibodies and more.
En medio de una escasez nacional, la AMA, socios instan a las personas saludables y capaces a que donen sangre ahora.
