Animal research spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing fresh attention to its attendant ethical, clinical, legal and policy issues.
The updated vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months old and up. Learn about dosage timing and the differences between vaccine platforms.
Health information online can sometimes come from unreliable sources and be misleading. Two physicians offer guidance for using AI for health questions.
Reducing burnout is essential to high-quality patient care and a sustainable health system. Learn how health systems are driving solutions to physician burnout.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about quality improvement training for residents.
Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.
When looking for medical school scholarship funding, one faculty member offers a playbook for students that leaves no stone unturned.
Lots of things can contribute to your total compensation. A physician recruiter has tips for understanding the equation.
After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.
In a win for physicians, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that an independent-dispute resolution process needs to go back to the drawing board.
Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.
Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
The Sept. 13, 2024 Speakers' Update announces the upcoming deadline for resolution submissions and the extended deadline for A-26 endorsements.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) Inspiration Award honors and acknowledges physicians who have offered their support throughout the professional careers of fellow physicians, residents and students.
Read about the 2024 WPS Inspiration Award honorees. On this page we focus on physicians with last names A-H.
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AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.
WPS provides resources for its members on education and practices. Find out about resources for the section on the AMA.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2024 WPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 8 at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Find highlights about WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession.
WPS resolutions serve as an opportunity to address topics of importance to women in medicine and female patients.
There are more than 90,000 female members of the AMA, working to increase the number of women physicians in leadership positions.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
View the members responsible for directing the strategy and activities of the Women Physicians Section (WPS).
