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 how Medicare coverage works when patients leave against medical advice.
How do states oversee medical spas on ownership, licensure or scope of practice? Research shows that most do very little. Learn what needs to change.
Stay up to date on the innovative projects and outputs from the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Medical student stress levels are consistently moderate across all four training years. Learn how stressors evolve and which coping mechanisms work.
Through clinical teaching, research and team-based learning, Ben Hur Aguilar, MD, is helping medical students prepare for meaningful careers in medicine.
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.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 5-10 in Chicago.
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.
Learn about the different career paths at the AMA from current employees.
In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.
The AMA has long been an advocate for women's health since its founding. Stay up-to-date on the latest medical findings, public health news and policies.
AMA to seek more protections for patients, doctors amid efforts to criminalize reproductive health services, including abortion and contraception.
The AMA adopted policy recognizing human rights violations when government intrudes into medicine and impedes access to safe, evidence-based reproductive health services.
Why leaked abortion opinion is “antithetical to public health” and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.
The Supreme Court should reject the premise of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and put patients at risk, says the AMA’s president.
The AMA is concerned by the contents and implications of draft Supreme Court opinion for Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that became public.
Physician advocacy yields action to extend health insurance coverage, remove barriers to appropriate pain care and improve maternal health.
There has been widespread misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccination and fertility. Three physicians took time to provide clarity.
AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew about advocacy issues that matter to physicians.
In the news: U.S. a leader in preventable deaths of reproductive age women, obesity rose sharply among adults during the pandemic, COVID hospitalizations drop and more.
