Not all highly processed foods are alike, but physicians shouldn’t overlook their association with addictive behaviors and adverse health outcomes.
There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.
The AMA is committed to helping physicians harness AI in ways that safely and effectively improve patient care.
Use 5 easy prompts from the AMA to learn, simplify and prepare for care. Learn more.
The AMA offers training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn how to make lasting improvements in the quality of care.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Sara E. Monaco, MD, of Geisinger, says laboratory medicine can be hugely rewarding despite the absence of direct patient care.
Peer-reviewed research production and experiences related to healthcare disparities were among the most popular among graduating medical students.
From AI sleuthing to the invaluable human insight, following these tips will get you the info you need in your job search out of residency.
AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.
Download toolkit and summary PDFs to understand the interim final rule of the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in May 2026.
In this AMA ChangeMedEd webinar, experts will explore how academic coaching has evolved into a core component of competency-based education and physician well-being.
Join the AMA for the inaugural AMA Coaching Summit: Empowering learners and educators through coaching, Aug. 13–14 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to incorporate and integrate telemedicine and digital health into physician practices.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 YPS Annual Meeting on June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 MSS Annual Meeting on June 4-5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The inability to do what feels right affects physicians to a greater degree and can keep us from delivering the care we know our patients need.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
Successful care outcomes are based on more than just diagnosis and treatment. Learn more about how the AMA is driving efforts in patient adherence with our latest articles.
Physicians leading the ENCOURAGE trial are using reminders and other patient interactions to help patients adhere to their medication regimens. Here is how “nudges” can help improve medication adherence.
For treating hypertension in African-American men, setting priorities is top agenda after a recent meeting between the AMA, American Heart Association and the Association of Black Cardiologists.
Address these four barriers to help minority patients with hypertension lower their blood pressure, says cardiologist and AMA member Keith C. Ferdinand, MD.
For individual physicians, the focus with black patients should be on medication adherence, patient education and lifestyle change.
A survey released by the AMA found that 92 percent of physicians say that prior authorizations programs have a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes.
Out-of-office BP readings are critical to overcoming clinical inertia and white-coat hypertension. Here is how a South Florida practice got their patients involved.
Nonadherent patients will struggle to live well with chronic conditions. Bringing the right attitude to discussing the problem goes a long way.
The San Bernardino Medical Group says goodbye to outdated magazines and hello to new technology that helps patients learn about diabetes prevention.
After discharge it’s often up to the patient to adhere to medication regimens. A new transitions model helped one patient take charge of his health and better understand and adhere to his care plan.
