If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.
Newly published AMA survey findings underscore the disruption and severe impact of shortages on physician practices—and patient outcomes.
This boot camp focuses on time-saving tools and strategies to reform organizations and enhance professional satisfaction and well-being.
The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.
Stay up to date on the innovative projects and outputs from the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative.
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.
There is a pathway to a successful Match after a first-attempt failure on USMLE Step 1 or 2. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the WPS Governing Council and how to apply.
Feeling connected and valued could make a difference in training outcomes. How can leaders foster more belonging in residency programs?
Food insecurity has been shown to be a struggle among residents and fellows. Find out how Geisinger is tackling the problem.
Significant wins for patients, physicians in Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
AMA opposes West Virginia bill that would expand APRN and physician assistant scope of practice, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
This AMA ChangeMedEd® webinar will provide an overview of the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education grant projects. Register today!
The International Conference on Physician Health will be held Sept. 28-30, 2026. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
The House of Delegates (HOD) includes well over 600 voting delegates. Download the PDF for delegate apportionment for the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download the PDF to read the rules and regulations that guide the AMA to uphold its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession.
In the news: Measles spread threatens elimination status in U.S., Congress passes funding bill with significant health care legislation and more.
These JAMA Patient Pages give easy-to-understand explanations of how many common preventive measures and also chronic and curative treatments work.
Substance misuse affects millions of Americans every year. The AMA is committed to addressing the root causes of substance misuse in America.
Dr. Patrice A. Harris, Board Chair-Elect of the AMA, reviews presidential initiatives to address substance abuse. Dr. Harris points to AMA recommendations and urges physicians to continue to work to end this tragic national epidemic.
Dr. Patrice Harris, the chair-elect of the AMA and the chair of its Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse, laid out the AMA’s vision for ending the opioid epidemic.
Medicare patient satisfaction surveys pose problems for physicians managing pain. Pressure to prescribe opioids may contribute to epidemic. Ohio takes action to change questionnaire.
The CDC released clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids to help combat the nation’s overdose epidemic. Physicians point out concerns such as gaps in health care system and lack of evidence for the benefit of long-term use of opioids.
Addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs, 3 experts in the pharmaceuticals field discuss marketplace trends affecting drug spending and pricing. They also discuss solutions to address drug prices and availability.
The AMA noted its shared goals with the CDC regarding reduction of opioid abuse and applauds the agency for making the issue a high priority.
Physicians seeking to prescribe buprenorphine to fight opioid addiction must have 8 hours of certified training and obtain a waiver. Webinars offer medication-assisted treatment training.
Director of National Drug Control Policy addresses physician leaders on essential role they play fighting opioid epidemic. Working together with federal government, physicians can help with policy design.
The AMA issues a joint statement with representatives of the NGA and HHS to call for an end to the nation's opioid epidemic.
