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Find leadership opportunities with the AMA sections

AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.

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Press Center contacts & resources

Find contact information for the Media Relations departments of the AMA and the JAMA Network®.

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AMA Update for June 30, 2025: How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD
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How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about James Madara, MD, and his career at the AMA.

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How medicine and the American Medical Association have changed with James Madara, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about James Madara, MD, and his career at the AMA.

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James L. Madara, MD
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Health care innovator readies his departure as AMA CEO

James L. Madara, MD, took the role in 2011. His strategic vision helped align the AMA’s work more closely with its mission, boosting membership by 33%. 

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The physician shortage will worsen—unless Congress acts now

Congress has an opportunity to reverse the worsening physician shortage and bolster access to care for millions of people. 

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026

The AMA introduced its 21-member Board of Trustees at the conclusion of its Annual Meeting.

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2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD opening session
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Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 6–11.

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AMA Update for June 11, 2025: Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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