The combination of Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic helps recruit physicians, improve retention and expand access to care in rural communities.
A cardiac stress test is a key tool cardiologists use to detect heart disease early, assess symptoms and guide next steps for better long-term heart health.
During rapid organizational change, the Philadelphia-based health system used AMA Joy in Medicine tools to support physicians and build trust.
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is helping physicians find more joy in medicine by reducing friction and strengthening support.
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.
An expert in lifestyle medicine offered a time-efficient playbook for medical students to shift to a plant-based diet without breaking the bank.
You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.
For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.
Resident physicians can boost patient safety by mastering the I-PASS handoff, which research has linked to fewer adverse events.
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.
CMS proposed rule would impose new restrictions on payment mechanisms used by state Medicaid programs, 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 PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD) from 2012-2024.
Find dates, times, CME opportunities, and download PDFs detailing CME credit for education sessions offered during the 2026 Interim Meeting.
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 Integrated Physician Practice Section offers a number of opportunities to get involved, network and enhance your leadership skills.
The Medical Student Section (MSS) provides policy making resources for its members, including guidance on how to submit resolutions.
AMA report details 7.2% rise in national healthcare spending in 2024, which marked the second straight year of elevated growth.
In the news: Who's eligible for statins under new guidelines, FDA confirms thousands of cyclosporiasis cases, measles cases hit 35-year high and more.
UME and GME coaching can be beneficial for medical students, medical residents, and doctors in training. Learn more about coaching in medical school education with the latest info from the AMA.
Academic coaching is being used more often in medical school. How is it best used in GME? Resident physicians with firsthand experience weigh in.
Coaches aren’t mentors. They also aren’t advisers or counselors. Their contributions are lifelong and focused on building competencies.
Find out how to open doors as an academic coach with medical students, residents and fellows who come from all walks of life to serve patients.
Ever more schools and residency programs are adopting academic coaching. New tools from the AMA help ensure that coaching is done right.
Learn with the AMA how pairing graduating students with coaches from residency faculty can smooth the transition and produce better, happier doctors.
An independent voice could be what you need to form strong new professional ties as a medical student or resident physician. Learn more with the AMA.
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.
Being unable to “get to it all” is a universal experience in medical school. Coaches—who are distinct from mentors—can help.
Academic coaching requires assertiveness but also restraint. Learn how to guide medical student and resident coachees to self-discovery.
