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.
Patient safety is a top priority at AMA. Learn more about how we educate physicians, residents and medical students on patient safety issues and practices with the latest articles from the AMA.
Allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without physician supervision is not in patients’ best interests or consistent with state law, Mississippi’s governor says.
Regulatory status, patient privacy issues, and the clinical questions that arise. Here’s what doctors should keep in mind on wearables and mobile health apps.
Type in your symptoms and find out what’s the matter. Research finds it’s not so simple. Patients could get false reassurance and put off urgently needed care.
A Michigan court ignored a statute and established case law, jeopardizing future patient-safety gains. Doctors say the decision must be reversed.
Campaign reinforces that everybody has responsibilities when it comes to advancing the usability and successful implementation of electronic health records to improve patient safety and reduce physician burnout.
A safety-focused simulation aims to help medical students and residents identify potential hazards in a hospital room before they cause harm.
CME for primary care and emergency physicians helps spot and prevent food poisoning that strikes one in six of us each year.
EHR usability takes a hit when hospitals tinker to get a custom fit. They may also may be putting patients at risk and needlessly adding to physician frustration.
A new report lays out 14 test case scenarios to help physicians ensure their EHR works as intended and encourages them to create their own test cases, too.
