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Medical students embrace on Match Day 2023

Preparing for Residency

Mar 17, 2023 ·

Over 40,000 land spots on Match Day. What are this year’s trends?

Dig into the data on the 2023 Main Residency Match and get a head start to thrive in physician residency training with help from the AMA.

Alternate delegate speaking at the 2022 Interim Meeting

Medical Student Health

Nov 16, 2022 ·

5 MIN READ

AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

In medical school, residency or in practice, those caring for newborns or dealing with illnesses or deaths in the family should get time away.

Delegates stand in line to speak at the 2022 Interim Meeting

Overdose Epidemic

Nov 15, 2022 ·

3 MIN READ

Harm-reduction efforts needed to curb overdose epidemic

AMA backs greater use of point-of-care fentanyl test strips and using opioid-litigation settlement funds to boost physician training. Learn more.

Medical Resident Wellness

Oct 11, 2022 ·

3 MIN READ

AMA backs resident physicians’ access to fertility preservation

Training often coincides with prime child-bearing years. AMA policy supports coverage, accommodations for residents pursuing fertility preservation.

Medical Resident Wellness

Aug 16, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.

Events

Jul 27, 2022 ·

1 MIN READ

AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

Leadership from the AMA Resident and Fellow Section will discuss current policy updates and the AMA’s continuing commitment to supporting resident training and protecting your career in medicine.

Health care worker putting bandage on child's arm

Population Care

Jul 15, 2022 ·

8 MIN READ

What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

To help parents move from a “wait-and-see” mentality and calm their fears, two physicians shared what to know about COVID-19 vaccine safety for children.

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Medical Resident Wellness

Jun 28, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize

Doctors at a handful of residency programs have recently opted to unionize. An emergency medicine resident union member explains the trend.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

March 24, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Set your med student up for success with the gift of membership

Auto & transportation discounts

Annual Meeting inauguration, travel, hotel and child care

House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Physician payment reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Hospitals & hospital-based services: Council on Medical Service reports

Women in Medicine

Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Council elections

2023 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

RFS Community

Over 40,000 land spots on Match Day. What are this year’s trends?

AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

Harm-reduction efforts needed to curb overdose epidemic

AMA backs resident physicians’ access to fertility preservation

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

AMA town hall: Recognizing residents and fellows

What doctors wish parents knew about kids' COVID-19 vaccine safety

Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize

Membership Moves Medicine™