Heart failure can affect energy, breathing and daily life, but early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up can help people manage symptoms.
You might be making one of the most common sunscreen mistakes without even realizing it. Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, shares the most common sunscreen errors.
Whether you're considering private practice or already working independently, the AMA has the resources you need to start and sustain success.
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.
From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button.
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
The AMA Ethics Fellowship is an opportunity for medical students, resident physicians and fellows to explore a topic of ethical importance to medicine’s future.
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.
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.
Find information on the delegation certification and rosters for the state and national medical specialty societies and member section delegates of the AMA HOD.
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.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
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Patient safety is a top priority at AMA. Learn more about how we educate physicians, residents and medical students on patient safety issues and practices with the latest articles from the AMA.
Patient safety is a growing part of effective residency programs, so much so that the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has built quality and safety into its requirements. But a recent study in JAMA Dermatology suggests that improvements around patient safety cultures during residency may be necessary.
The Joint Commission has released for field review proposed standards that would dictate minimum privileging qualifications for radiologists who read CT exams in hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory settings.
What once was a process limited to intensive care in hospitals now is moving into the ambulatory setting. A patient safety model proven to eliminate dangerous and costly infections is being piloted as a way to heighten the quality of care in physician practices.
A recent decision of the California Supreme Court will give physicians in the Golden State who report patient safety issues greater legal protection against hospital retaliation.
Checklists can help physician practices improve outcomes for hypertension, but checklists alone won’t sustain positive changes without a shift in attitudes and beliefs.
