There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Four physicians share what to keep in mind about appendicitis.
From drug take-back events to multimodal post-op pain control, physicians see their innovations take hold to benefit patients and communities.
Through regular measurement, Confluence Health isn’t just collecting data, it’s engaging in a deeper conversation about what it means to care for caregivers.
Burnout rates are falling overall, and even some hard-hit specialties improved. But AMA exclusive data shows differences across physician specialties remain.
Stay up to date on the innovative projects and outputs from the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Specialty-specific Match data shows how doing an away rotation can be a factor in earning a coveted interview invitation from a residency program.
Medical students on core clerkship rotations should ask themselves four questions to maximize their specialty-choice related fact finding.
With more states restricting or banning physician noncompete clauses, the legal landscape is becoming more complex. A legal expert outlines some essentials.
Philip Eskew, DO, a direct primary care physician and advocate, gives advice for residents considering this emerging practice model.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in April 2026.
New tool, developed in collaboration with AMA, to illustrate mental health and substance use coverage metrics and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Clinicians interested in starting or expanding routine screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI are invited to join the AMA Community of Practice for a discussion on syphilis testing.
In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about what’s happening across the country with medical liability reform. Register now.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 5-10 in Chicago.
Find information for submitting a resolution to the AMA House of Delegates, including a resolution sample and instructions on how to use the provided template.
Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to incorporate and integrate telemedicine and digital health into physician practices.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Women's History Month webinar recap, GC elections April 15-30, handbook review committees application deadline and save the date for the WPS meeting at A26.
Read current and past issues of WPS Members & News Highlights for the latest information on the work being done by WPS members and its leadership.
In the news: long-term antidepressant use linked to sudden cardiac death, opioid prescriptions decline, flu shots may offer cardiovascular protection and more.
AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
JAMA Network provides the insights that matter most to medical research and practice. Learn more about the JAMA Networks specialty journals on the AMA.
A new interactive tool, the Physician Opportunities Portal, provides physicians interested in volunteering or working outside of their normal practice settings with short-term opportunities in the field of medicine. These opportunities add stability and longevity to their careers and increase joy in practice by giving back.
A study shows one-third of medical residents suffer from depression or depressive symptoms. It’s time to take a look at the fundamental structure and function of the residency training as it relates to depression in residents.
The poorest men in the U.S. at age 40 have a life expectancy similar to men in Pakistan and Sudan. The richest Americans continue to add years to their lives. A study examines how income correlates with longevity—and how that’s changing.
The JAMA network of journals offers physicians continuing medical education activities. The 11 journals are organized to fulfill state-mandated CME. It also counts toward type II MOC for a number of boards.
As the opioid epidemic remains a devastating issue for patients and their families, a study published Tuesday in JAMA highlights the need to enhance access to treatment to curb the rising toll opioid use disorders are taking on the country.
As cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death and disability worldwide, a new medical journal will premiere early next year to serve the global cardiology community. JAMA Cardiology will premiere as the 12th journal in the JAMA Network.
How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD.
A study reveals that roughly one-half of the U.S. adult population has either diabetes or prediabetes, the precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights an upward trend in the prevalence of diabetes. Here’s a breakdown of what the numbers look like.
CDC researchers determined that the average heart age for men is 8 years older than their actual age, and the average heart age for women is 5 years older. Heart age is highest among African Americans. Patients can calculate their heart age online. Here are resources to help you talk with patients about heart health
