At Kaiser Permanente, a culture of respect and standardized, best-practice processes are the path forward to prevent adverse events. Learn more.
Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.
Most patients wrongly believe that podiatrists are physicians. Learn with the AMA what sets orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists apart.
Delegates move to tackle nonphysician provider specialty switches, ensure doctor-led ER care, counter misinformation, and keep Botox in trained hands.
Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.
Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.
Find information on commissions during the recruitment year.
The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.
With high medical student-loan debt, doctors entering Indian Health Service face low pay. AMA calls for improving their access to loan forgiveness.
Licensing exams place big burdens on resident physicians. AMA calls for changes to Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 to help save residents time and money.
AMA-supported prior authorization bill reintroduced in Congress and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.
AMA comments on 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient payment proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.
The 2024 International Conference on Physician Health will be held Oct. 17–Oct. 19, 2024. Learn more.
This two-day boot camp Sept. 23-24, 2024, is designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most–patient care.
Details provided on the application process and deadlines for physicians, residents and medical students interested in joining AMA council and committees.
Review the reports and resolutions submitted for consideration at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.
See how the CCB recommends changes to the AMA Constitution and Bylaws and assists in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections.
View candidates for upcoming elections for the International Medical Graduates Section Governing Council.
Read about candidates running for an open leadership position with the Academic Physicians Section (APS).
Read about the process for changes to the CPT® codes and the role of the CPT Advisory Committee.
It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.
The AMA hosts online modules to help residents reach milestones for core requirements.
Second-year resident physicians take on more responsibility. Because of it, they get increased exposure to inefficiencies in the care system.
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LSU Health Shreveport makes it much easier for residents to meet ACGME common program requirements as part of its broader well-being effort. Learn more.
The one-minute preceptor model helps you learn at your best in the clinical environment. Find out how it can boost your success in a supervisory role.
Learn with the AMA about how primary care residents are trained to screen for social determinants of health and take effective action to address them.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about engaging residents in their education.
Better health equity training is an imperative for better care—and to meet ACGME requirements. Learn about on-demand training options from the AMA.
The AMA GME Competency Education Program (GCEP) is a series of online educational modules designed to complement teachings in residency and fellowship programs. Learn more.
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bridging the gaps in the transition from medical school to residency.