What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.
Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.
Find out how CPT helps governments, health care providers, tech vendors and payers on a global scale.
CPT® content has maintained its relevance for over 50 years by keeping pace with modern medicine.
Giving feedback that harnesses surgical residents’ thirst for improvement is a winner at Geisinger. The approach is spreading to other specialties.
The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.
Medical students face unique challenges around exam anxiety, here’s how you can reduce its impact on your well-being and academic progress.
Look for real connections and ask probing questions. Here is how to assess your professional compatibility and personal fit in interviews.
As first-year resident physicians take on greater responsibility, honing efficiency and sharpening communication skills can help them thrive.
After years of long hours, Dr. Larsen found at Confluence Health he was able to be more present in the exam room and enjoy more time with his family.
Recommendations to minimize Medicaid coverage losses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Meet our keynote speaker: 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.
ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Find out about opportunities for representation of Federation organizations in the AMA sections' annual and interim meetings.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
Find details and registration information for meetings and events being held by the Young Physicians Section (YPS).
In the news: The latest on GLP-1 recommendations and risks, shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risks and more.
Every birth in America should be safe, and every mother and baby should leave the hospital with the promise of health, hope and opportunity.
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.
From puberty to menopause, women face unique sleep struggles. Lindsay McCullough, MD, of Rush Medical Group, discusses how to improve sleep quality.
Meet the health care executives who are focused on supporting physicians and other health professionals, while expanding and improving care for patients.
In the news: Florida moves to end vaccine mandates, OTC nasal spray may help prevent COVID, CDC tracking rabies outbreaks and more.
Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.
Administration must reconsider plans to exclude physician liaisons from dozens of organizations who have long provided unbiased, expert input.
From emergency simulations to telehealth, Ochsner Health is raising the standard for maternal care across Louisiana’s hospitals and rural clinics.
In the news: FDA panel discusses risk of SSRIs during pregnancy, how the pandemic aged our brains, eating eggs may protect against Alzheimer’s and more.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cervical cancer and at-home screening tests.
In the news: Two factors better at predicting health than BMI, regular exercise improves pediatric mental health, IBS rates doubled in U.S. and more.
