If 10 unvaccinated people are in a room with someone with the measles, nine will get infected. Two physicians share how to prevent measles.
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is showing no sign of abating. Learn what cardiologists want everyone to know about heart health.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice in Texas.
The next step ahead in medical education assessment is part of the movement for precision education.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
How long does it take to get a master’s degree in med school? What are the advantages of an MD-PhD? Can an MPH impact your career? Physicians weigh in.
Recruiting firm survey shows nearly 60% of final-year residents get over 100 job solicitations. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.
Contact your members of Congress: Urge support for Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
AMA submits comments on FTC’s investigation into the role of “middlemen” in drug shortages and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Download a PDF or watch video instructions to use the app during Annual or Interim Meetings for comprehensive information about activities and events.
Get a detailed overview of the upcoming education sessions being held during the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.
As physician employment grows in health care, doctors’ compensation methods—salary and bonuses—start to resemble other industries.
The USMLE is an important milestone to pass on your way to becoming a physician. The AMA is your source for USMLE tips and related content.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 17-year-old female patient is brought to the ED with lower abdominal tenderness. Determine the next step in management.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 22-year-old is brought to the ED after a violent outburst, which his father reports as uncharacteristic. What is the cause?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 37-year-old has palpitations and increased sweating after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What is the appropriate next step?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 10-year-old patient appears comatose and is profusely diaphoretic. Can you determine the appropriate next step?
How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. What is the diagnosis of a patient with history of myocardial infarction and hypertension who is producing paraphasic speech?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The 57-year-old patient had a previous myocardial infarction and a three-vessel bypass. What is the next step in management?
Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. What will most likely decrease the need for endotracheal intubation and decrease mortality in this 72-year-old patient?