Bayhealth’s new mobile health unit breaks down barriers to care, bringing screening, testing and other medical services to the patient. Learn more.
The American Medical Association has declared climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all individuals.
Change Healthcare experiences a cyber security issue impacting prior procedure authorizations, electronic prescribing and other patient care functions.
The AMA helped defeat over 100 scope-creep bills in 2023. Learn about this year’s ongoing battles to stop proposals that threaten patient safety.
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Start physician residency strong by grasping what is expected of you from the very first day of your graduate medical education training.
Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 72-year-old man has heart palpitations after not taking all his hypertension medications. Which one did he likely forget?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 53-year-old with chronic alcoholism collapsed in the street, confused and unable to walk, with lateral gaze palsy.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 22-year-old woman suffered from progressive weakness and tingling in lower extremities followed by respiratory failure.
Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.
AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.
Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more.
Celebrate your grad’s incredible accomplishment by activating their AMA membership. Learn how.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Find travel, hotel, child care, and inauguration details for the 2024 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates taking place June 7-12 in Chicago.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Find information about the engagement and recruitment grants available through your local AMA medical student section.
View the results of the 2024 International Medical Graduates Section Governing Council elections.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Zika virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Stay up-to-date on the latest Zika virus news with public health information, resources, and statements from the AMA.
The AMA and the CDC hosted a webinar and issued statements for American's physicians and clinicians on the current status of the Zika outbreak.
The AMA urges the Administration and Congress to take immediate action to support the nation’s public health response to Zika virus.
The AMA is disappointed by Congressional failure to address the looming public health crisis of the Zika virus before its summer recess.
Delegates at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting called on lawmakers to act quickly to control the Zika virus, particularly when it comes to pregnant women for whom the virus could mean devastating consequences for their unborn babies.
The AMA today adopted policy during its Annual Meeting urging Congress to act swiftly to provide sufficient funding to combat the Zika virus.
Since the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other congenital brain abnormalities, it’s vital for physicians to understand the latest guidelines for conception and pregnancy care. Measures to contain Zika require urgent funding.
A Zika summit developed plans to address the mosquito-borne transmission of the virus in certain regions of the United States. Physicians should be aware of these measures to help prevent transmission and protect pregnant women.
The CDC issued two interim guidelines for physicians—one for the prevention of sexual transmission and one for caring for pregnant women or women of reproductive age with possible exposure to the Zika virus.
With global infection rates of Zika increasing rapidly, physicians should be prepared to handle possible cases and answer patients’ questions. Online resource center has latest information from the CDC and other public health groups.