Wake up your body in just a few minutes with these three simple morning stretches.
A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Learn what causes sciatica, how long it lasts and when to see a doctor.
A stakeholder-driven editorial panel is leading the charge to update and modernize the AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Find training resources and CME modules for the AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
Through the new AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative, the AMA is supporting projects that address competency-based medical educations. Learn more.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMPAC Board and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
Survey of general surgery residency programs offers ranking of the most important and effective nonclinical activities—along with those that lag behind.
A recent study shows that some types of physicians are likelier to go part time, but demographics may not tell the whole story.
The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in October 2026.
See the details for all the AMA membership dues and categories, information on automatic AMA renew membership, and tax deduction information.
For a limited time this fall, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the AMA. Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive savings.
Download PDFs of the proceedings of the Annual, Interim and Special Meetings of the House of Delegates (HOD).
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
The Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) works on projects based on actions of the AMA House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
The Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians.
The strength of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) lies in its local presence.
Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
Congress established protections for medically frail patients. The AMA believes a new CMS rule will undermine them.
Read the latest news from the American Medical Association. As a powerful ally—the AMA supports physicians with a unified voice, removes obstacles to patient care, and leads the charge to confront public health crises.
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.
For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.
Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.
From alopecia areata to seborrheic dermatitis, these patient-friendly tools make it easier for you to explain dermatological conditions.
A standardized process is key for patient safety, workflow and consistency. Get more great advice with this AMA road map.
Physician leaders share strategies to align incentives, support teams and scale capabilities for success across the value-based care continuum.
These requirements prevent meritless suits from being brought, the AMA and other physicians say in U.S. Supreme Court brief.
The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services.
From lower costs to a single personal statement, what to know about changes to the physician residency application process in emergency medicine.
