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The physician shortage will worsen—unless Congress acts now

Congress has an opportunity to reverse the worsening physician shortage and bolster access to care for millions of people. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2025-2026

The AMA introduced its 21-member Board of Trustees at the conclusion of its Annual Meeting.

Press Releases
2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD opening session
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Highlights from the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 6–11.

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Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for June 11, 2025: Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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AMA Update
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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AMA Update Podcast
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, inauguration address, 2025 Annual Meeting

AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, at inauguration: 2025 Annual Meeting
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New AMA president: “Determined” physicians can lead health care reform

After surviving a brain tumor, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, begins his term with new perspective on the urgency needed to fix the U.S. health system’s flaws.

Annual Meeting
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, inaugurated as 180th AMA president

An otolaryngologist from Flint, Mich., Dr. Mukkamala is the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the AMA.

Press Releases
Willie Underwood III, MD, at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

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