The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.
Also known as vapes, e-cigarettes may seem safe to use, but they are not. Bilal Bangash, MD, of Bayhealth, shares more about vaping.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about technology for electronic prior authorization.
These health-plan fundamentals can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine.
International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.
How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.
Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.
Skipping meals isn’t sustainable, nor is subsisting on sugary snacks. Plan ahead to make smarter food choices the default while you focus on learning.
From intern to senior resident, every step in GME brings new challenges. These tips can help you meet them like a seasoned professional.
AMA urges CMS to restore funds to 2026 Medicare conversion factor and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
Bipartisan AMA-supported prior authorization legislation reintroduced in Congress and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.
This two-day boot camp, Sept. 17-18, 2025, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
ChangeMedEd® is a national conference that brings together leaders and innovators to accelerate change in medical education across the continuum. Learn more.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Review the agenda and schedule of events for the 2025 HOD Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
Find the agenda, documents and more information for the 2025 YPS Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the Young Physicians Section Governing Council.
The Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women provides annual scholarships to advance the study of women in the medical profession.
Find information about the summary of panel actions, a document prepared after each meeting of the CPT editorial panel.
Zika virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Stay up-to-date on the latest Zika virus news with public health information, resources, and statements from the AMA.
Diseases from mosquito and tick bites are on the rise. The AMA wants to raise awareness and will seek more surveillance, research and prevention to address them.
A tropical medicine physician talks at TEDMED about his terrifying ordeal at the start of the SARS outbreak in Vietnam.
The Sunshine State’s surgeon general offers insights on difficult choices faced amid local spread of the mosquito-borne illness.
"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"
A webinar by the AMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated physicians on the Zika virus outbreak. The latest clinical guidance to help diagnose and manage patients and prevent further transmission was presented.
The AMA and the CDC hosted a webinar and issued statements for American's physicians and clinicians on the current status of the Zika outbreak.
The AMA urges the Administration and Congress to take immediate action to support the nation’s public health response to Zika virus.
The AMA is disappointed by Congressional failure to address the looming public health crisis of the Zika virus before its summer recess.
Delegates at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting called on lawmakers to act quickly to control the Zika virus, particularly when it comes to pregnant women for whom the virus could mean devastating consequences for their unborn babies.
