Heart failure can affect energy, breathing and daily life, but early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up can help people manage symptoms.
You might be making one of the most common sunscreen mistakes without even realizing it. Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, shares the most common sunscreen errors.
Whether you're considering private practice or already working independently, the AMA has the resources you need to start and sustain success.
Applying for recognition from the AMA Joy in Medicine Program can help health systems assess their physician well-being work, align leaders and build momentum for what comes next.
Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention.
In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.
From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button.
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
The AMA Ethics Fellowship is an opportunity for medical students, resident physicians and fellows to explore a topic of ethical importance to medicine’s future.
When you’re choosing your first post-training physician job, your satisfaction may be driven by your family’s happiness almost as much as your own.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in July 2026.
New AMA initiative launched to improve electronic prior authorization, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Access key resources and PDFs related to the AMA's self-paced Business of Medicine course.
Join KeyBank for an informative webinar on the essentials of borrowing for higher education.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Find information on the delegation certification and rosters for the state and national medical specialty societies and member section delegates of the AMA HOD.
The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.
Download PDFs of reports organized by year for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
Learn about the AMA's awards and scholarships for physicians, medical students and residents and download the application PDF.
In the news: Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC, cyclosporiasis spreads to 34 states, Canadian wildfires impact air quality across Northeast and Midwest and more.
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.
Guidelines for health care organizations provide direction on effective anti-discrimination policies.
Move comes as states consider denying children recommended medical care.
Not every physician illness leads to impairment, and doctors can often be accommodated and continue practicing safely, says newly adopted AMA policy.
Policies adopted help the AMA drive the future of medicine, remove obstacles that interfere with patient care, and improve the health of the nation.
Information on Facebook and other social media sites lacks the vetting that news organizations employ. Delegates address these shortcomings.
Access to medication treatment in correctional facilities is not only protected by the law, but it is essential.
The pandemic isn’t over yet, but doctors can apply its lessons to other major challenges in medicine, says family physician Gerald E. Harmon, MD.
Even less-lethal weapons can cause harm, as seen during 2020’s protests. New AMA policy calls for standards for their use to reduce injury and death.
AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.
