CVS is a prenatal test to detect genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities. Learn what CVS can and cannot tell you, and when it is recommended.
Heat illness ranges from heat exhaustion to heat stroke. Recognizing symptoms of heat stroke early can help prevent life-threatening complications.
The Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program empowers health systems to reduce burnout. Learn about the program, access the guidelines PDF and find out how to apply.
With state’s medical liability premiums double the national average, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham worked with physicians and others to make big changes.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.
Struggling to pick a physician specialty? Staying true to your interests, not pressure or pay, is what matters most when forging your path.
The second year is a big step up in responsibility—and pressure. Follow this hard-won wisdom from AMA members to succeed as a PGY-2.
After 20 years at one institution, Dr Gitelman, a behavioral neurologist, switched jobs for the opportunity to build a new program. It transformed his career.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in June 2026.
CMS releases physician guidance on new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for communities in rural areas.
In this Project Firstline webinar, AMA and CDC discuss how health systems can strengthen outpatient antibiotic stewardship.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
Standing Committees are appointed by the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council
Find information on leadership opportunities with the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS).
In the news: Moderna mRNA flu shot recommendations, delayed COVID-19 vaccine study published, next generation gene editing unveiled and more.
Find out how to apply for a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel or the CPT Advisory Committee.
The UMAS Community brings members together to shape medical education and the practice of medicine. Learn more about the community on the AMA.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council and how to apply.
The AMA supports you today as a medical student and is protecting your future as a physician. Get the details on how AMA membership will help you.
The Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.
AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has held multiple leadership roles in organized medicine. But it took being a patient to get him fully ready to be AMA president.
Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.
Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.
National Latino Physicians Day, observed annually on Oct. 1, is a day dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of Latino physicians to health care.
Maternal morbidity and mortality rates remain alarmingly high in the U.S. Physicians must screen and act on preeclampsia, BP and mental health risks.