Membership brings great benefits

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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Top medical journal editors defend their standards, independence

The editors-in-chief of JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine speak up for system that pressure-tests the science and resists ideology.

Publications & Newsletters
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Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) digital resources

MSOP Outreach Leaders: Find ready-to-post digital content, graphics and logos here.

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Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Why AMA’s president feels called to improve the nation’s health

After surviving a brain tumor, AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has been on a “journey of revelation” about the U.S. health system.

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Action must follow pledges on prior authorization reform

The latest pledge by heath plans to reform the onerous prior authorization process must be followed by concrete action that fulfills those promises. 

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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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AMA Press Center
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Press Center contacts & resources

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

Press Releases
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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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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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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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