A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Learn what causes sciatica, how long it lasts and when to see a doctor.
Feeling anxious about an upcoming mammogram? You're not alone.
At Medrina, early physician involvement, stronger handoffs and a clear recovery plan help patients stay on track after hospital discharge.
Physician entrepreneurs explain what makes a business investable, when venture capital fits and what founders need to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Register for upcoming ChangeMedEd webinars, watch webinars on-demand and listen to episodes from the Catalyzing Change in MedEd podcast series.
Through the new AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative, the AMA is supporting projects that address competency-based medical educations. Learn more.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMPAC Board and how to apply.
Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee.
Survey of general surgery residency programs offers ranking of the most important and effective nonclinical activities—along with those that lag behind.
A recent study shows that some types of physicians are likelier to go part time, but demographics may not tell the whole story.
The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.
Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the healthcare environment in October 2026.
See the details for all the AMA membership dues and categories, information on automatic AMA renew membership, and tax deduction information.
For a limited time this fall, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the AMA. Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive savings.
The 2026 SSS Interim Meeting will be held Nov. 7-9 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) is the largest caucus in the AMA House of Delegates.
Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.
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 strength of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) lies in its local presence.
Find the agenda, documents and more for the 2026 YPS Interim Meeting on Nov. 6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.
Congress established protections for medically frail patients. The AMA believes a new CMS rule will undermine them.
Technology will play a vital role in the future of health care. Learn more about how technology will affect patients and physicians at the AMA.
As we physicians know, health IT is a field that is rapidly expanding and promises to continue its speedy evolution. Health professionals are starting to realize that increased oversight of these technologies, specifically with regard to patient safety, is crucial.
New policies adopted at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting this week included calls for sorely needed changes to health IT to accommodate physicians and patients’ needs.
Medical residents have grown up in a tech-obsessed world and are fluent in digital technologies, making them poised to deliver tomorrow’s lifesaving inventions. A “serial entrepreneur” with decades of success shared her best tips for bringing new innovations into fruition at a special education session for residents during the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting.
Last night I delivered my inaugural address at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting to my family, friends, colleagues and mentors in Chicago. My message: Tradition is a foundation, not a prison—and we need to embrace tradition’s strength and flexibility.
Following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) release of physician Medicare claims data—called a “treasure trove” by the media, despite its considerable limitations—the AMA is urging CMS to develop and refine a more selective data set that will help patients and physicians make more informed care choices.
In the podcast (No. 5 in HIMSS’ ongoing HIE series), presenters explain that such technology can make a real difference for patient care, giving physicians access to patients’ health care information even when they receive that care outside of the physician’s organization.
