Bruised or broken ribs can make every breath hurt. Knowing the warning signs, recovery timeline and when to seek medical care after an injury are key.
Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Follow these summer sun safety tips.
Natalie Davis, MD, founded PreventScripts to solve the lifestyle disease crisis. Now she’s sharing her results—in this story and at a can’t-miss AMA event.
AMA Credentialing Services grants physicians the option to request profile delivery to a medical licensing board and/or to access a self-inquiry profile.
The AMA launched a $12 million precision education grant program earlier this year to speed the personalization of learning.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, says one of the most rewarding parts is seeing kids you treat grow up to live meaningful lives.
How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on specialty and applicant type.
Many face stigma and lack of access to accommodations, says recently published research from JAMA Network Open.
Culminating with the creation of an AMA podcast, fellows pick a medical ethics topic and explore critical dilemmas in medicine. Learn more and apply now.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in June 2026.
Medicare Trustees warn of unsustainability of Medicare physician payment system, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
Clinicians interested in starting or expanding routine screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI are invited to join the AMA Community of Practice for a discussion on routine screening in rural emergency departments.
AMA has teamed up with Panacea Financial to help you navigate financial decisions at every stage of your career.
Review the list of candidates to serve as AMA officers, on the Board of Trustees and councils.
Download and review the PDF list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments and feedback.
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.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
Get involved in the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS), working to raise the number of women physicians in leadership roles.
The MSS Annual & Interim Awards, recognizing Medical Student Section members, celebrate outstanding achievements and leadership within the medical student community.
Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.
In the news: CMS drug pricing program, infant formula botulism recall, hormone therapy for menopause, chronic disease prevention and more.
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.
For residents reaching the final stages of their USMLE Step 3 prep, this list of the AMA’s most-viewed stumpers is a must-visit resource.
Olusegun Osinbowale, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says one of the rewarding aspects is that outcomes are often good if conditions are caught early.
Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.
The USMLE Step 1 exam is a major milestone for medical students. The AMA offers answers to several key medical student questions about the test.
The USMLE Step 1 is unlike any standardized exam you’ve taken before. Learn with the AMA about the study methods shown to work best.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.
Knowing which questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give you insight on your fit with a program.
Medical students’ objections to shortening some administrations of the USMLE resulted in a course reversal by the bodies overseeing the exams.
Under Dr. Aletha Maybank’s direction and guidance, the AMA has become a relevant national voice on equity in medicine and an important ally to organizations that have long been committed to this work.
