Are peptide injections the breakthrough many people claim they are, or is the hype getting ahead of the science?
Mosquito bites spark immune reactions from itchy bumps to Skeeter syndrome and severe illnesses, but prevention and knowing warning signs can reduce risks.
As AI moves from pilots to daily workflows, health leaders say governance, clean data, cybersecurity and trust will decide its value.
The AMA Independent Practice Accelerator Workshop will take place Sept. 11–12 in Chicago. Check out what its eight expert-led sessions will cover.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
A framework for educators and administrators who create programs for coaching medical students—view videos, purchase books or download directories of workshop participants.
AMA member Benjamin Scott, MD, of Medrina, says physiatry requires active listening and a desire to understand the totality of patients’ needs.
Who should write your ERAS application letters of recommendation? What information resonates with residency program directors? Physician experts offer insight.
Safe, supportive peer bonds among resident-and-fellow physicians can boost well-being, resilience and success. Find out how.
JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.
Download PDFs of state law charts, issue briefs and model legislation to learn how the AMA pursues medical liability laws on the state level to reshape the current medical liability system to better serve both physicians and patients.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in August 2026.
The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.
In this AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar, physician leaders share how they're overcoming challenges while advancing high-value specialty care.
Make travel arrangements for the Interim Meeting of the HOD taking place Nov. 6-10, 2026 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Florida.
Look at a list of official observer organizations in the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) and learn how to become an official observer.
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.
The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.
Find out about the Advisory Committee on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs.
Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.
Explore the categories for the American Medical Association Awards for Outstanding Government Service and criteria and deadlines for nominating someone for the award.
Find out about steps the CPT Editorial Panel has taken to ensure transparency in its process for meeting materials and deliberations related to the CPT code set.
Stay on top of all developments related to diabetes diagnosis and treatment to learn how to reach those at risk. Browse the AMA’s latest coverage on medical findings, public health, and policy.
The rate of diagnosed diabetes cases could be plateauing, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—but the numbers of diagnosed cases still are alarmingly high.
Weight loss over two years is a strong predictor of reduced diabetes risk, according to a recent study that examined diabetes predictors among participants with prediabetes in a lifestyle intervention program.
At-risk seniors in a Florida community are getting some extra help with preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. About half of all U.S. adults aged 65 years or older have prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About two in five Americans will develop type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives, according to the findings of a new study, which underscore the increasing need for evidence-based programs that help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
Participants in a diabetes prevention program 15 years ago continue to have lower rates of type 2 diabetes development than those assigned to a placebo, according to the latest findings of the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th Scientific Sessions.
Patients with diabetes account for one in three hospitalizations in California, according to a new study on diabetes prevalence in the state. The study highlights the impact the disease is having on health care costs.
While 29 million Americans have diabetes, another 86 million adults are on the path to developing the disease because they have prediabetes. These new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscore the urgency of screening patients for prediabetes to help them avoid becoming a statistic.
A special theme issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released this week examines a variety of issues that will impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes, one of the most troubling epidemics in the United States and around the globe.
Since 2010, the official estimate of people in the United States who have diabetes has climbed from 26 million to 29 million, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
