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.
Mary-Alice Abbott, MD, PhD, says that medical genetics allows you to practice at the cutting edge of science during an incredible time in medicine.
What are the most competitive specialties in the residency Match for U.S. medical school grads? Here’s what the data says.
As DO and MD residency programs come under the same umbrella for accreditation, their licensing exams should carry equal weight.
Joanna Kuppy, MD, says she loves the acuity and thinking involved with pediatric critical care medicine, but her favorite thing is seeing children come back to visit after recovery.
In an effort to expand the scope of its goal of changing medical education, the AMA announced a new program to transform residency training.
New AMA Reimagining Residency initiative is aimed at transforming residency training to ensure physician well-being and improved patient safety.
Latest version of geospatial mapping tool could be used to assist reporters or researchers hoping to understand trends and gaps in patient access to care
Ryan Terlecki, MD, says urologists must feel comfortable discussing deeply intimate health issues with patients.
For James Caruso, MD, the ability to provide closure for families in cases of unexpected death is greatly rewarding.
