Vaccines offer hope amid this pandemic’s deeply inequitable impact. Find out why more data is needed on race, ethnicity and COVID-19 vaccinations.
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will rule on the legality of a federal regulation that the AMA says amounts to government intrusion in the exam room.
“Nudges”—subtle changes to clinical design and use of information—can transform behaviors. Learn how to choose and implement them.
Existential urgency sparked pandemic telehealth boom. Leading health IT thinker John Halamka, MD, says its post-COVID future is bright. Learn why.
COVID-19 has presented complex challenges for U.S. health care. Medical students are using health systems science concepts to tackle those problems.
Medical students and physicians must continually consolidate knowledge and master new skills. It’s a daunting task, but you don’t have to do it alone.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the next steps after the elimination of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what medical students need to know about matching during the pandemic.
Top issues from the AMA National Advocacy Conference in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
See the costs for all the AMA membership categories, plus tax deduction information.
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Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the June 2021 HOD Meeting being held June 12-16, 2021.
Review the list of candidates for the 2021 HOD election for the AMA Board and councils.
See how the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to AMA’s vision, goals and priorities.
See how the Council recommends educational policies to the HOD and appointments of representatives to education organizations to the Board of Trustees.
The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the virtual AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference.
Being part of the AMA and SPS brings the opportunity to influence policies within the organization.
In the news: U.S. death toll reaches 500,000 from COVID-19, SCOTUS to hear case on “gag rule,” administration to distribute face masks, COVID cases in nursing homes.
Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.
UME Research covers trends, issues, and innovation happening in UME. Find out more about what's happening in undergraduate medical education on AMA.
Medical School DiversityFeb 18, 2021
It takes big commitment to deter microaggressions, the negative racial slights that harm medical students’ training. Learn more with the AMA.
Accelerating Change in Medical EducationDec 3, 2020
A study in the journal Academic Medicine shows how a modified H&P can help collect more biopsychosocial information to better identify care barriers.
Specialty ProfilesDec 1, 2020
Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.
Specialty ProfilesNov 19, 2020
Find out how long residency training lasts in each specialty, and learn with the AMA how big a factor that should play in your specialty choice.
Accelerating Change in Medical EducationNov 13, 2020
Research shows improv training provides lasting insights for medical students starting their clinical rotations.
Preparing for Medical SchoolNov 7, 2019
How highly a medical school gets ranked on opinion-based metrics should not be the deciding factor in where you apply for admission.
DiabetesSep 12, 2019
Most medical students fail to correctly answer basics about chronic conditions that affect more than 100 million Americans. Learn more from the AMA on the knowledge gaps.
Preparing for Medical SchoolJul 22, 2019
Your medical school application is more than a test score. Here’s a look at the other significant factors in med school admissions.