Physical activity can reverse prediabetes, lower BP, relieve stress and help with healthy aging. Three physicians share what patients should keep in mind.
Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.
It took several years, but a family medicine physician finally found the right partner for implementing value-based care. She shares what to look for.
With 33% of their physicians reporting symptoms of burnout, Dallas Nephrology Associates works with the AMA to map their well-being journey.
Giving feedback that harnesses surgical residents’ thirst for improvement is a winner at Geisinger. The approach is spreading to other specialties.
The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.
Often beginning with “tell me about a time when,” behavioral questions seek insight on an applicant’s response and adaptability in tough situations.
Medical students face unique challenges around exam anxiety, here’s how you can reduce its impact on your well-being and academic progress.
Recruiter info shows that internet job boards top the list. Learn what else drives physician job placements and which sources you should be pursuing.
As first-year resident physicians take on greater responsibility, honing efficiency and sharpening communication skills can help them thrive.
Recommendations to minimize Medicaid coverage losses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Meet our keynote speaker: 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State 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.
This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Find out about opportunities for representation of Federation organizations in the AMA sections' annual and interim meetings.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
Find details and registration information for meetings and events being held by the Young Physicians Section (YPS).
In the news: The latest on GLP-1 recommendations and risks, shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risks and more.
Every birth in America should be safe, and every mother and baby should leave the hospital with the promise of health, hope and opportunity.
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.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health care cybersecurity.
AMA Trustee and Geisinger physician leader Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, was among those weighing in on a new direction for the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.
Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.
The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation.
EHR design, customization or configuration can contribute to patient harm. Researchers also are quantifying the physician burdens of EHRs.
Cybersecurity is a team sport. Learn more with the AMA about why protecting data is a patient-safety issue, and what doctors can do to help.
Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.
It’s time to get rid of tasks that burden physicians without improving care. Learn why that would be better for patients and doctors.
