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 more about upcoming events offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy. Topics include physician well-being, organizational workflows and more.
Enjoy this vast collection of past events from the AMA STEPS Forward Innovation Academy, all open-access and categorized by year.
Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.
Through the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative, the AMA is concentrating on developing the foundational attributes of precision education and its real-world application via investments in new partnerships and exploratory pilots. Learn more.
Research and firsthand insight shed light on which of the six core clerkships will be most demanding. Also, get great tips to succeed in clerkship
Download a PDF of the MSOP Program Guide—as an Outreach Leader, the AMA provides all marketing materials, training, resources and event funding you need.
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.
Read the House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2026 HOD Annual Meeting.
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.
In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.
See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.
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.
Two North Dakota legal provisions turn physicians into mouthpieces for politically motivated messages that could harm patients. The AMA is suing to overturn them.
U.S. appellate court upholds Kentucky law requiring women to view ultrasound before abortion, contradicts earlier ruling on North Carolina’s similar law.
Poor health outcomes are rampant in U.S. jails and prisons, thanks to subpar hand hygiene, oral health and other factors. AMA also backs giving incarcerated women access to contraception.
AMA adopts policies supporting plans to end the HIV epidemic, decriminalize HIV status non-disclosure, and access to contraception for incarcerated persons.
Increases in paid parental leave linked to lower perinatal, neonatal, post-neonatal, infant and child mortality. More employers should step up, the AMA says.
The U.S. is one of only three nations where maternal mortality rates are rising, but 60% of these deaths are preventable, AMA president-elect tells Congress.
Learn more about the AMA's role in rulings for the Title X gag rule and North Dakota's cap on noneconomic damages.
An AMA Litigation Center brief helped establish expectant mothers’ rights and set precedent that continues to protect today.
A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction to block implementation of a new family-planning gag rule, saying it violated medical ethics and would harm public health.
