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.
Gun violence is a public health issue that calls for physician leadership. Browse our latest coverage including firearm safety, gun violence prevention, and more.
In the news: J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause, Administration moves to undo Title X restrictions, proposed gun initiatives, 5,800 COVID-19 cases in vaccinated, IL Medicaid update.
The AMA applauds today’s action by the Biden Administration to require background checks for ghost guns.
The AMA supports bipartisan bill to expand background checks on gun sales. Learn more about the public health crisis of firearms violence.
The time for positive change—action to prevent future acts of gun violence—is now.
AMA angered, appalled by last night’s shootings which left eight people dead in Georgia – attacks that appeared to target the Asian-American community.
Once told researching firearm violence was career-killer, Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, details CDC grant for work to prevent gun-related deaths among youths.
Latest ACA ruling, CDC and NIH gun violence research funding and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.
As the fight for better research and strong background checks continues, three women in medicine are taking strong stances to protect their patients from harm.
The daughter of a woman who was killed by a man barred from gun possession has sued the website that facilitated the killer's purchase of the weapon used in the crime. Find out how AMA is advocating against site skirting gun background checks.
