Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by painful inflammation and joint deformities. Two rheumatologists share more about RA.
During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early. Two physicians share more.
Learn more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more.
Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Through the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.
Research and firsthand insight shed light on which of the six core clerkships will be most demanding. Also, get great tips to succeed in clerkship
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.
Vascular surgery resident and AMA Research Challenge finalist Tiffany Bellomo, MD, shares a playbook for conducting impactful medical research in GME.
On-site interviews signal recruiters’ interest in a physician, but you should still expect competition. Learn more about the data.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in April 2026.
Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for patients with substance use disorder.
Join AMA for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting.
Registration opens for the 2025 Annual Meeting, resolution submission deadlines are approaching, the HOD Reference Manual is now available, and a deadline extension for reference committee volunteers.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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.
Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.
Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for HOD candidates seeking endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council.
In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.
See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.
Get the latest on what's being done to prevent type 2 diabetes. With prediabetes on the rise, the need for knowledge on Type 2 diabetes grows. Stay up to date with all the news on type 2 diabetes prevention at the AMA.
About 86 million Americans have prediabetes and don’t know it. Physicians can use three simple steps to help patients in your practice. Encourage patients to eat healthy and increase physical activity.
Physicians are the key to addressing prediabetes in patients. AMA has launched a campaign to help physicians prevent diabetes by following the model of screen, test and act today. Help reduce rates of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The AMA, ADA and the CDC have partnered with the Ad Council to launch the first national public service advertising campaign targeting adults with prediabetes.
The AMA is disappointed by the final recommendations released today from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on diabetes screening.
A study reveals that roughly one-half of the U.S. adult population has either diabetes or prediabetes, the precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights an upward trend in the prevalence of diabetes. Here’s a breakdown of what the numbers look like.
A new study found that patients who have the precursor to type 2 diabetes are more likely to play an active role in preventing the onset of the disease if they are aware of their risk status, highlighting the importance of physician engagement on this issue.
The Community Preventive Services Task Force released its clinical guidelines to prevent type 2 diabetes. They found that combined diet and physical activity promotion programs are among the best ways to help people with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
People with prediabetes who participate in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lost weight and spent less on health care over three years versus those who did not participate in such a program.
A study found investigated whether the physical and social environments of patients’ communities were associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. They looked at whether neighborhood resources to support greater physical activity and healthy diets are associated with a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes.
