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.
Physician entrepreneurs explain what makes a business investable, when venture capital fits and what founders need to succeed as entrepreneurs.
The Permanente Medical Group takes physician surveys to the next level by turning feedback into action, measuring impact and continuing to improve it.
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.
A recent study shows that some types of physicians are likelier to go part time, but demographics may not tell the whole story.
Geisinger teaches resident physicians how to spot system flaws, lead fixes and boost patient care—skills that matter in any practice setting.
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.
Regulatory Relief aims to reduce physicians' time with administrative tasks. Learn more about the evolution of the day-to-day practice environment with the latest articles and resources from the AMA.
The Reducing Regulatory Burden Playbook seeks to clarify often misunderstood and overinterpreted regulations and offers strategies to reduce administrative burdens.
Health care leaders often believe the accrediting body is responsible for requirements that can burden doctors. Learn the reality behind the rhetoric.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about addressing advance care planning (ACP) at Medicare patient visits.
The AMA has identified over 20 regulatory myths that waste physicians’ time. Follow this advice to become a myth-busting hero in your practice.
Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about adherence to Joint Commission standards.
The AMA sets the record straight on the notion that physicians are required to obtain consent at regular intervals to continue chronic care management.
The AMA sets the record straight on recent Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code changes regarding E/M outpatient documentation and coding.
Emails with results for tests ordered by patients’ other physicians bog down primary care doctors’ inboxes. Are they required? Learn with the AMA.
If a patient writes a review about a physician, can that doctor post a response? HIPAA muddies the matter. The AMA sets the record straight.
