Vaccines offer hope amid this pandemic’s deeply inequitable impact. Find out why more data is needed on race, ethnicity and COVID-19 vaccinations.
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will rule on the legality of a federal regulation that the AMA says amounts to government intrusion in the exam room.
“Nudges”—subtle changes to clinical design and use of information—can transform behaviors. Learn how to choose and implement them.
Existential urgency sparked pandemic telehealth boom. Leading health IT thinker John Halamka, MD, says its post-COVID future is bright. Learn why.
COVID-19 has presented complex challenges for U.S. health care. Medical students are using health systems science concepts to tackle those problems.
Medical students and physicians must continually consolidate knowledge and master new skills. It’s a daunting task, but you don’t have to do it alone.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the next steps after the elimination of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what medical students need to know about matching during the pandemic.
Top issues from the AMA National Advocacy Conference in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
See the costs for all the AMA membership categories, plus tax deduction information.
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Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the June 2021 HOD Meeting being held June 12-16, 2021.
Review the list of candidates for the 2021 HOD election for the AMA Board and councils.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
See how the Council recommends educational policies to the HOD and appointments of representatives to education organizations to the Board of Trustees.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the virtual AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
In the news: U.S. death toll reaches 500,000 from COVID-19, SCOTUS to hear case on “gag rule,” administration to distribute face masks, COVID cases in nursing homes.
Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.
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Publications & NewslettersDec 1, 2020
Stay on top of breaking news, discover great discussions and never miss an update with our new and improved channels and tools.
Patient Support & AdvocacyFeb 3, 2020
Health care organizations are starting to take action on social factors that affect health. Experts say community-level interventions also should be undertaken.
Publications & NewslettersDec 6, 2019
Physician well-being, public health and the details of physician contacts were topics that generated interest, and podcast downloads, this year.
Medical School LifeMar 20, 2019
From the clinical to the topical to the sensational, here’s a look at some of the podcasts medical students are listening to.
Patient Support & AdvocacyJan 25, 2018
A recent episode of the new podcast, “AMA Doc Talk,” explores the critical role of effective communication in helping patients manage their chronic conditions.
Press ReleasesJan 16, 2018
The AMA today announced the launch of “AMA Doc Talk,” a lively, informative, conversation between physicians, ethicists, patients and academics.