Does red light therapy really work for wrinkles, hair growth and to boost skin health? The latest "Health vs. Hype" episode explores the facts.
Jefferson Health’s unique program sees patients within 48 hours, fast tracking care and intervention, and offering emotional and social support.
Find out why transitional jobs are common in medicine, and how sometimes a physician’s career grows best through change.
Applying for recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine Program can help health systems assess their physician well-being work, align leaders and build momentum for what comes next.
Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council and how to apply.
When you’re choosing your first post-training physician job, your satisfaction may be driven by your family’s happiness almost as much as your own.
AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, says interviewing can make it clear which job is the right one—if you know what you want and how to ask for it.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in July 2026.
New AMA initiative launched to improve electronic prior authorization, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Access key resources and PDFs related to the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.
Join KeyBank for an informative webinar on the essentials of borrowing for higher education.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
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.
Download PDFs of reports organized by year for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
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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.
Allowing the practice offers patients an option to lower patient out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs, which addresses a barrier to medication adherence: unaffordability.
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.
