Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, is working with colleagues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. He also finds time to identify and counter misinformation on social media.
One doctor’s harrowing story sheds light on the personal and professional impact of increasingly common and severe weather events—and the health system coordination needed to survive them.
Promoting gender equity in medicine requires an acknowledgement of the underlying causes of gender-based disparities, creation of policies and resources that will promote gender equity.
Discover how leaders of this growing specialty can promote autonomy, master and purpose to combat the unique factors driving hospitalist burnout.
Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.
The average number of ob-gyn residency applications doubled over last decade, creating a stressful, inequitable process. The AMA is backing a plan to change that.
These four tips can help IMG residents make a smooth transition to working as a faculty member in an academic setting.
You should begin preparing for the MCAT several months out. A Kaplan MCAT prep expert details how to make the most of that time.
The codes ensure uniform language for medical services and procedures, physicians tell a federal court in a brief, and other uses erode patient trust.
The AMA Litigation Center is a unified voice for physicians in federal and state courts. Learn how it decides when to get involved.
From career planning to loan refinancing, the AMA offers benefits that can help you flourish personally and professionally.
Learn how joining the AMA can benefit you as an academic physician, including access to online courses and policy engagement opportunities.
Join an education session offered during the 2019 Interim Meeting.
Read the details of the proceedings of the 2019 Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Some of the current projects of the CLRPD include:
The AMA is fostering a more cohesive and integrative decision-making process within hospitals and health care systems.
The AMA is your powerful ally in providing you with leadership opportunities in the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues.
AMA member Shawn C. Jones Jr. created an inaugural nutrition and cooking class to bring together students, physicians and chefs to better understand disease processes.
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Read AMA Morning Rounds®’ most popular stories in medicine and public health from the week of Jan. 27, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2020.
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