A cardiac stress test is a key tool cardiologists use to detect heart disease early, assess symptoms and guide next steps for better long-term heart health.
No equipment. No gym. Just a wall. Wall sits are known for building lower-body endurance, but they also give your cardiovascular system a unique workout.
During rapid organizational change, the Philadelphia-based health system used AMA Joy in Medicine tools to support physicians and build trust.
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is helping physicians find more joy in medicine by reducing friction and strengthening support.
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.
You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.
From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button.
For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.
Resident physicians can boost patient safety by mastering the I-PASS handoff, which research has linked to fewer adverse events.
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.
CMS proposed rule would impose new restrictions on payment mechanisms used by state Medicaid programs, 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.
Find dates, times, CME opportunities, and download PDFs detailing CME credit for education sessions offered during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
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 Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
In the news: Who's eligible for statins under new guidelines, FDA confirms thousands of cyclosporiasis cases, measles cases hit 35-year high and more.
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
The AMA is committed to creating a culturally aware and diverse physician workforce. Learn more about the AMA's efforts to drive diversity & inclusion.
Women physicians are combating burnout, redefining roles and driving change through innovation, leadership and strategies to improve well-being.
Mary Pan, MD, shares how the Washington Permanente Medical Group is working to reduce its burnout rate among women, and how augmented intelligence can help.
Knowing the characteristics of the physician workforce is key to advancing diversity, equity. A new initiative makes it easier to collect and share data.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about addressing physician burnout and the burnout gender gap.
Women doctors from innovative health systems across the U.S. are working to transform health care and advance equity in medicine.
Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.
To boost its position as physicians’ powerful ally, the AMA must represent doctors from all practice settings said James L. Madara, MD.
International medical graduates (IMGS) often face an uphill path, but AMA member Kamalika Roy, MD, says it’s a road worth taking.
AMA member Tina Shah, MD, MPH, details how augmented intelligence (AI) can cut burdens that disproportionately affect women physicians.
