While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have hypertension. A family physician shares what is important to know.
One simple habit. Five powerful benefits. Walking can help support your heart, fitness, blood sugar, mood and sleep.
Read about members of the AMA Guides® Editorial Panel.
Jefferson Health is growing the primary care workforce by elevating family medicine and investing in residency programs.
The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
Most medical school applicants are biology majors. Does any single path better equip you for a career as a physician? Experts weigh in.
AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, says burnout is prevalent in her specialty, but the rewards of a job well done are profound.
Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.
Think your first physician employment contract is set in stone? Not always. Here’s where you can still win better terms.
The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in October 2026.
For a limited time this fall, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the AMA. Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive savings.
Grow your career and expand your professional networks at the AMA Career Resources event happening during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
Find information on submitting resolutions and reports for the upcoming interim meeting to the AMA HOD Online Reference Committees.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 6-10, 2026 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting on Nov. 6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council.
In the news: U.S. sees early start to flu season, rabies exposures on the rise, ADHD's impact on mortality risk, napping habits may raise dementia risk and more.
Find the AMA on social media and connect with us to keep up with the latest on hot topics across public health and health care, resources, spotlights and more.
Physician-led team based care is a team-based approach to care using different combinations of health care professionals. Stay up-to-date on news and information about team based care from the AMA.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice challenges.
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.
100+ scope of practice wins secured in 2023 and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
Learn how the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps simplify physicians’ administrative tasks and promote team-based care.
Dozens of states have moved to expand scope of practice for physician assistants (PAs). Learn with the AMA about what sets PAs and physicians apart.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly providing care without physician supervision. Learn with the AMA about what sets NPs and physicians apart.
The AMA creates tools and resources—PDFs, podcasts, webinars and more—aimed at navigating common business challenges for private practices. Learn more.
Research at two health systems has uncovered the cost of care when it is delivered by nonphysician providers practicing without doctor oversight.
Work-life balance has been touted as a way to reduce physician burnout. Learn how doctors can stand up for their own balance and job satisfaction.
