The AMA and the Wisconsin Medical Society are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case involving a website that facilitates illegal firearms sales.
In epidemics, physicians must balance their ethical obligation to patients with their responsibility for public health. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance.
A telerehabilitation program yielded improvements in cancer patients’ pain and function, showing the power of relatively low-tech interventions.
Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.
The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.
With eight new modules coming to the AMA GME Competency Program, the educational offerings for medical residents are now more comprehensive than ever before.
Get ready to make a great first impression with our tips on preparing for clinical rotations. From what to wear to how to prep for exams, the AMA has you covered.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 6-year-old boy with a history of deafness presents to ED after collapsing at home. What’s his diagnosis?
See how U.S. Supreme Court justices looked to AMA policy and research to change its views toward alcoholism and other alcohol-related matters.
The U.S. Supreme Court has looked to the AMA for a medical definition and the AMA Litigation Center has filed amicus briefs supporting patients’ rights.
The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently ECFMG-certified and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
Headspace is the meditation and mindfulness app helping health care professionals live happier and healthier.
The HOD speakers welcome comments for reports under development for the upcoming 2019 Interim Meeting and the 2020 Annual Meeting.
Access the information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Some of the current projects of the CLRPD include:
International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.
There are nearly 90,000 female members of the AMA, working to increase the number of women physicians in leadership positions.
AMA member Michael C. Lubrano, MD, was “hooked” on medicine after volunteering in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit at his local hospital.
Health insurance should cost less and work better for those who already have it, and should be much easier to obtain for those who don’t.
Physician Health
Ochsner Health System's first chief wellness officer, Nigel Girgrah, MD, focuses on the source of stressors to give time back to his colleagues.
It's important to maintain a healthy emergency department culture to maximize quality of care and physician well-being. Find out how this doctor is doing it.
Digital
EHR satisfaction improves when you take administrative burdens off physicians and maximize the system’s automation capabilities. Find out how.
Many family physicians reported improved well-being when they felt their patients’ social needs were attended to. Find out more.
With the World Health Organization’s upgrade of burnout to a syndrome, what does this mean for physicians? This is what physicians need to know.
Two female physicians offer five individual-level strategies to deal with strains of dual physician households, improve work-life balance and mitigate the risk of burnout.
Resident & Student Health
A panel of physicians from various career stages offered tips for handling the stresses of medicine, as a medical student and throughout your career.
A conservative estimate puts the number at $7,600 annually for each physician in your practice, but the costs are more than just monetary.
When it comes to mitigating and preventing physician burnout, doctors cannot do it alone. Learn how a team-based approach can rise to the task.
Private Practices
Private practice offers you a chance for real leadership and autonomy in medicine. Find out how to strengthen your leadership skills and achieve excellence in team-based care.
