Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.
Confluence Health’s transitional care program enlists semi-retired and retired doctors to cut wait times, improve follow-up care and support care teams.
AMA’s work in practice transformation aims to create the conditions where joy, purpose & meaning are possible for physicians & other health professionals.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.
Research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase suggests that hobbies such as gardening can offer a healthful break from the strains of medical school.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Discover the AMA's position on health insurance mergers and why the AMA believes fewer insurance carriers undermine physician practices and harm patient care.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
Find information and applications to be considered for a leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
Find out how the Academic Physicians Section (APS) develops resolutions and influences policy that may be adopted by the AMA House of Delegates.
These JAMA Patient Pages provide simple explanations of many common psychiatric conditions, including how they are treated.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
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.
Only one in 10 patients with a substance-use disorder receives treatment. New pathways give doctors a chance to become addiction medicine specialists to fill that treatment gap.
The potentially widespread change to residency interviews fails to get past its pilot phase in emergency medicine. Find out why.
This proactive approach to the residency interview process can pay major dividends for medical students as they try to find the perfect match.
Being a forensic pathologist allows Michelle A. Jorden, MD, to tell the patient’s story of how they died and what symptoms they may have experienced prior to death.
Matching isn’t just a process—it’s also about principle. Two LGBTQ physicians offer advice for finding a residency program that allows you be yourself.
Ankush Bansal, MD, a lifestyle medicine physician and hospitalist, finds that the most rewarding part of his job is when patients feel they finally understand their condition.
AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged.
Pediatric pulmonologist Ajanta Patel, MD, says if you like lungs, kids, listening and practicing the art of medicine, her specialty is the one for you.
AMA member and flight surgeon Hernando J. Ortega Jr. MD, MPH, sheds light on the excitement and variety of his specialty. Learn more about what it’s like to specialize in aerospace medicine.
