James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.
The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.
The AMA’s Physician Well-Being Program aims to raise awareness, advance knowledge and catalyze change to reduce burnout. Learn more with the AMA.
Find information on what the CPT code set is and why CPT codes are integral to health care innovation.
Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
When writing your personal statement, veteran residency program directors said that authenticity will trump AI every time. ChatGPT agrees.
For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.
Most physicians practice where they completed residency, but not all. Learn which specialties and states are most likely to keep you local.
It wasn’t easy for AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, to start his physician private practice. He wishes he’d known that it would turn out OK. Learn more.
AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 14-18, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Download PDFs of reports from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council.
Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 APS Interim Meeting on Nov. 13 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
In the news: Measles cases surge in the Americas, COVID accelerates vascular aging and more.
From alopecia areata to seborrheic dermatitis, these patient-friendly tools make it easier for you to explain dermatological conditions.
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.
Today’s court decision removing mifepristone from the marketplace flies in the face of science and threatens to upend access to a safe and effective drug.
Hattiesburg Clinic’s Anita Henderson, MD, the MSMA, and many others spent years pushing to expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum. Now it is law.
In the news: Alarming spread of deadly and drug-resistant Candida auris fungus, growing drug shortages, autism spectrum disorder on the rise and more.
Coffee lovers now have a reason to rejoice. That daily cup of joe doesn’t just boost energy—it provides health benefits too. Learn more with the AMA.
In the news: Surge in maternal death rates, EPA limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, impact of sleep on vaccine effectiveness and more.
Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.
In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.
Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.
Anticipating abortion bans, a clinic opened in Southern Illinois to offer reproductive health care. Now waiting times are rising. Learn more.
