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.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student representative on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and how to apply.
Find information about responsibilities and terms of service for medical student regional delegates and alternate delegates of the Medical Student Section (MSS) and how to apply.
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.
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.
Many people with viral hepatitis may be unaware of it. That is why it is vital for patients to understand the ABCs of hepatitis. Two physicians share more.
A West Virginia court determined the state’s optometry board overstepped its bounds.
Get up to speed with the latest data showing which specialties draw the most residents, the top 10 by share of U.S. MDs and more.
Texas Children’s Pediatrics screens for food insecurity and uses closed-loop referrals to connect families with appropriate community resources.
At The Permanente Medical Group, leaders show how clear goals and measurement help digital tools ease burnout, improve workflows and support better care.
At Ochsner Health, Dr. Mizrahi found a professionally fulfilling role that matched his subspecialty interests and commitment to collaborative care.
It’s time to look at processes or requirements that don’t add value to patients or physicians and cut needless work. Learn how with the AMA.
Dual medical residency training programs offer a chance to build specialized skills and unlock opportunities that serve a broad spectrum of patients.
Progress is being made to prevent overdose deaths, but about 75,000 lives are still lost annually. The AMA outlines aggressive steps to save more lives.
