James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.
The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.
The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information on what the CPT code set is and why CPT codes are integral to health care innovation.
Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.
For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.
Most physicians practice where they completed residency, but not all. Learn which specialties and states are most likely to keep you local.
It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.
AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 14-18, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Interim Meeting on Nov. 13 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
In the news: Measles cases surge in the Americas, COVID accelerates vascular aging and more.
From alopecia areata to seborrheic dermatitis, these patient-friendly tools make it easier for you to explain dermatological conditions.
Find news and information from the Special Meetings of the AMA House of Delegates (HOD), which were held virtually from 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Susan Bailey, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.
Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting June 11–16.
House of Delegates’ action detailing racism’s harms show the dedication to advancing health equity in medical education, delivery, research and practice.
Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.
Download the PDF to learn how to prevent workplace aggression issues—harassment and violence in the workplace are barriers to achieving successful patient outcomes.
Nearly all medical residents experience or witness bias from patients. The forms it takes and how frequently it is experienced varies, new research shows.
Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.
Understanding systems-level forces is crucial to making health care work for patients. Some medical schools are coming around to the idea.
Lifetime costs for tampons add up to nearly $2,000. Learn what medical students and doctors can do to fight the harmful effects of “period poverty.”
