James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.
The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.
The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information on what the CPT code set is and why CPT codes are integral to health care innovation.
Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.
For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.
Most physicians practice where they completed residency, but not all. Learn which specialties and states are most likely to keep you local.
It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.
AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 14-18, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Interim Meeting on Nov. 13 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
In the news: Measles cases surge in the Americas, COVID accelerates vascular aging and more.
From alopecia areata to seborrheic dermatitis, these patient-friendly tools make it easier for you to explain dermatological conditions.
Taking your first steps as a resident is an exciting experience. Here are some tips from the AMA to help you transition from student to resident.
If you’re a medical student in the process of applying for residency positions, you’re discovering the applications costs for applications, interviews and fees are adding up. Help control those costs by using these tips.
Registration for the National Resident Matching Program opened,kicking off a busy season for fourth-year medical students. To help graduating students prepare, residents shared their top five tips on what they wish they had known when they participated in the Match.
After graduating from medical school, you likely already have significant student loan debt—don’t add to your financial load by incurring even more debt throughout your residency. A certified financial planner offers some ways residents can finish their training with cash to spare.
These five top tips from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section’s (RFS) “Succeeding from Medical School to Practice” resource can help you prepare for financial life after residency.
It may seem far away, but smart saving for retirement now will help you with financial security later. The AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) hosted a special session on investing and retirement savings during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.
Don’t make these mistakes when submitting your research for publication in a medical journal. Follow tips about the importance of a good abstract, don’t exaggerate your findings and work on revisions.
More than 200 medical students were able to come face-to-face with future career paths at the 11th annual AMA Medical Specialty Showcase Saturday during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.
After making it through the Match and a final year of medical school, M4 students are ready to be called “doctor.” “I feel like opportunities galore await us now,” said George “Bud” Vana, MD, who graduated this month from the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
Innovative ideas that focus on specific diseases and patient populations could soon be tested with physician specialists through new care delivery and payment models the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to support.
