Hand holds a diploma
·
4 Min Read

National Medical Fellowships marks 80 years of opening doors

As National Medical Fellowships celebrates 80 years, its mission remains essential: strengthening the future of care by expanding opportunity.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints

Docs With Disabilities

Building more inclusive educational environments for trainees and medical professionals with disabilities.

Thoughtful doctor with hand on chin
·
6 Min Read

Emergency medicine residency is hard—and this makes it even tougher

Resident physicians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or queer face a higher risk of doctor burnout, says a recent study. Learn what drives the trend. 

series
Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
Faceless woman
·
6 Min Read

10 women physicians making their mark on medicine

Learn how these female doctors are using their voices, expertise and influence to improve care, support peers and drive change.  

series
Optimal Health
Health System Spotlight
Patient and physician during an appointment
·
7 Min Read

How women physicians can build careers that last

Rana Awdish, MD, MS, of Henry Ford Health, says purpose and flexibility can help women physicians build more fulfilling, sustainable careers in medicine.

series
Career Development
Health System Spotlight

Women in medicine CME course

Examine the current challenges faced by women physicians and how to support the well-being of women in medicine with this AMA Ed Hub™ CME course.

Sep 23, 2026 ·
1 Min Read

Improving Women's Health Outcomes: Addressing Disparities Across Clinical Care

Join this member-exclusive webinar for an engaging discussion examining health disparities affecting women physicians.

Events
Surgeons in an operating room
·
13 Min Read

Succeeding in surgery: A career road map for women in medical school

As surgical gender gaps slowly shrink, women aiming for surgical residency positions can succeed by finding mentors and seeking early clinical exposure.

series
Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
Stethoscope hanging on railing inside hospital
·
5 Min Read

4 top factors that drive physicians to give up clinical practice

Physicians exiting clinical practice early are doing so at younger ages—before 50, on average, and there’s a gender gap. Learn what’s behind the trend.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
·
2 Min Read

AMA adopts policies supporting indigenous-led medical education

The policy aims to strengthen the physician workforce and support efforts to advance Indigenous-led medical schools. 

Press Releases
Healthcare professionals on walkway
·
6 Min Read

What’s behind the persistent gender gap in physician burnout

Exclusive AMA data shows women physicians are likelier to experience job stress and dissatisfaction, but smart health systems can make things better.

series
Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians