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.
Feeling anxious about an upcoming mammogram? You're not alone.
Physician entrepreneurs explain what makes a business investable, when venture capital fits and what founders need to succeed as entrepreneurs.
The Permanente Medical Group takes physician surveys to the next level by turning feedback into action, measuring impact and continuing to improve it.
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.
Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews.
How many residency interviews does it take to match? When should you get worried about lacking invites? Match experts offer their guidance.
A recent study shows that some types of physicians are likelier to go part time, but demographics may not tell the whole story.
Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.
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.
The 2026 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 7-9 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting on Nov. 6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Congress established protections for medically frail patients. The AMA believes a new CMS rule will undermine them.
Find out more about the CPT Digital Medicine Coding Committee, Maternity Care Services Workgroup, Value-Based Care Workgroup and Neurostimulator Workgroup.
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.
Bayhealth’s mobile classroom lets students and neighbors explore Ion robotic bronchoscopy, boosting awareness, screening and career interest.
Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.
There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented. Danielle Grant, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more about polio vaccination.
Many strong health reforms get bogged down because the CBO fails to properly account for long-term savings. The AMA backs a new bill to change that.
Ochsner Health is enhancing doctors’ experiences by streamlining workflows, using AI, improving patient communication and prioritizing well-being.
With current waiver deadline approaching, the AMA details the case for letting patients access this vital care modality.
Stipends for residents and fellows grew from 2024 to 2025 at their slowest rate since 2021, AAMC data showed. Find out how pay varies by type of institution and region.
Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Member Program organizations share health podcasts to listen to and add to your playlist.
Learn how physicians can respond to arguments downplaying the harms of health-insurance consolidation.
