May 7 webinar: Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care

Join AMA to discuss strategies to improve infection prevention in rural health care settings.

Overcoming IPC Challenges in Rural Health Care
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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Practicing medicine in the U.S.

International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.

International Medical Education

A time to stand together

With expert resources and tireless advocacy, the AMA is your powerful ally against COVID-19.

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Sutter Health grows physician leaders, cuts doctor turnover to 3%

The goal is to foster learning opportunities across the Northern California health system to create a “lifelong home” for physicians and other health professionals.  

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy
AMA Update for May 9, 2025: Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala
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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the journey of brain tumor diagnosis of AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the journey of brain tumor diagnosis of AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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At Confluence Health, exam rooms are full and waiting rooms are empty

Following key design principles, this health system in North Central Washington has achieved a 66% drop in wait times for new-patient appointments.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Big-city resident physicians get a taste of rural medicine

A four-week rotation at Sanford Health Bemidji gives Minneapolis residents exposure that could boost the supply of physicians practicing in rural areas. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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AMA in the News: April 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News