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 Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council 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.
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.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council.
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.
The new “AMA State Advocacy Impact Report” underscores the importance of physicians with a unified voice on the issues affecting patients and the profession.
Latest report shows high fill rates in the Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match, with nearly 90% of U.S. MDs landing a match.
Covering GLP-1s, vaccines, LLMs, hypertension and more, these high-impact JAMA articles grabbed headlines. Catch up now.
Drawing on her own patient journey, Rana Awdish, MD, MS, guides Henry Ford Health physicians in strengthening communication to improve patient care.
Find out how to leverage the right physician-compensation data to prove your fair market value. AMA members get discounted access.
The Philadelphia-area health system takes coordinated approach on various health AI tools that can help reshape medicine for the better.
With guidance from the AMA, Dallas Nephrology Associates is turning their well-being survey results into initiatives that bolster efficiency and growth.
These JAMA Patient Pages provide plain explanations of conditions that commonly affect seniors, including osteoporosis and macular degeneration.
After the pressure cooker of residency training, it is natural to have that “Wait, now what?” reaction. Get some great advice on how to move ahead.
