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.
From healthy eating to testing through the roof, the AMA offers benefits that can help its medical student members stay ahead.
AMA member Kevin Hopkins, MD, enjoys taking care of multiple generations of a family because he finds great fulfillment in those relationships and the trust implicit in them.
If you’re a resident physician or soon to graduate medical school, debt is part of your present and future. Carefully navigating these three keys will help you manage it.
A doctor’s loan allows resident physicians to purchase a home with little or no money down. Is it the right move for you?
The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.
Looking for details that set specialties apart is a year-round endeavor for medical students. These resources stood out as the most popular in 2019.
Choosing your medical specialty is a critical decision. Here are the best-read entries in the AMA’s “Shadow Me” Specialty series.
AMA member Jordan Warchol, MD, finds the most rewarding part of being an emergency physician is getting to help people on one of the worst days of their lives.
Insightful news coverage of trends in physician burnout, Match, and other hot issues drew big clicks from doctors, residents, fellows and medical students.
