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The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

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      Medical school clerkships: Does rotation timing matter for Match?

      If a clinical clerkship is scheduled as a med students’ first or last rotation—or any point in between—data shows it has little impact on Match odds. 

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      After starting her career in private practice, Dr. Brehany found her fit at University of Iowa Health Care. She shares her learning process.

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      Residents in these specialties are more likely to stay

      Analysis done by the AMA of resident and fellow surveys show that physicians in some specialties are more likely to stay after they graduate.

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      AMA Advocacy Impact Report

      Learn how the AMA is leading national initiatives to build a health system that is more effective, sustainable and centered on patients. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

      AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

      The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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      Routine Screening in Rural Emergency Departments

      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 routine screening in rural emergency departments.

      Routine Screening in Rural Outpatient Settings

      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 routine screening in rural population care.

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      2026 WPS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

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      Physicians remain skeptical that insurer pledges will meaningfully improve prior authorization. Here’s what real prior auth reform looks like.

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Scope of Practice

Patients deserve care led by physicians—the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of medicine against scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety.

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Scope of practice key tools & resources

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Scope of practice: Education matters

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Fighting scope creep with physician-led, team-based care.

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Turning feedback into hope: A physician-led well-being strategy

The Permanente Medical Group maintains a commitment to making strides in professional fulfillment, a culture of compassion and growth, and through innovative leadership.

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Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative: Reducing Administrative Burden

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative will guide participants through strategies to reduce physician administrative burden in ambulatory medical practices and processes to facilitate change. 

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Who should perform intricate surgeries on or around the eye?

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36 states lack regulatory oversight of med spas

How do states oversee medical spas on ownership, licensure or scope of practice? Research shows that most do very little. Learn what needs to change.

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