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      Pearl of the week: Efficient diabetes management

      Start with small, achievable goals and celebrate improved outcomes.

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      Respiratory virus vaccine recommendations

      Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines. 

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      How the AMA fights for patients, doctors on prior authorization

      The House of Delegates takes new action push back on the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process.

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      With half of rural hospitals in red, AMA outlines sustainable path

      The House of Delegates outlines a better approach on alternative payment models to ensure rural hospitals stay afloat to meet care needs.

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      Graduate Medical Education initiatives and advocacy

      The AMA addresses concerns regarding the challenges faced by the current graduate medical education (GME) system with a report on GME initiatives to help inform future GME advocacy.

      AMA advocacy: Graduate Medical Education and student loans

      The AMA is committed to supporting medical students and residents as they attend school and enter their training years. See the advocacy work of the AMA for Graduate Medical Education (GME).

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      Ahead of clerkships, medical students can boost their EHR skills

      One big adjustment in clerkship is the EHR. A great AMA learning series can help you work more effectively and efficiently in the EHR.

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      Looking to subspecialize? Take careful approach in residency Match

      Even if you have your heart set on a subspecialty, it’s critical to keep your options open and have tact in discussing it with program directors

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      Half of physician residents and fellows report burnout symptoms

      That is down from the 60% rate found in 2012, yet still higher than that of practicing physicians and other U.S. workers in the same age group.

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      Avoid arbitration potholes in your physician employment contract

      More physician employers are offering contracts requiring arbitration. Here’s what residents and early career doctors should know about the process.

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      Nov. 14, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on government shutdown ending

      Congress ends longest congressional shutdown and includes short-term extension of key Medicare policies, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

      Nov. 14, 2025: National Advocacy Update

      Unpaid Medicare telehealth claims status remains uncertain, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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      ChangeMedEd® 2027

      ChangeMedEd® is a national bi-annual conference that brings together innovative leaders across the medical education continuum to reimagine the way future physicians are trained. Learn more.

      Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

      This two-day boot camp, April 13-14, 2026, will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.

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      Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

      Download PDFs and access information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.

      2025 AMA Interim Meeting

      Highlights from the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting

      Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which runs Nov. 14–18.

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      Medical education leadership opportunities

      Apply for a leadership position by submitting the required documentation by the deadline.

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      Council on Science & Public Health reports

      Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.

  • Member Groups (Sections)
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      3. Academic Physicians
      4. LGBTQ+ Section
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      6. International Medical Graduates
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      9. Private Practice Physicians
      10. Residents & Fellows
      11. Senior Physicians
      12. Underrepresented in Medicine
      13. Women Physicians
      14. Young Physicians

      2025 UMAS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

      Find the agenda PDF, documents and more for the 2025 UMAS Interim Meeting on Nov. 14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. 

      2025 UMAS Interim Meeting highlights

      Read highlights from the 2025 UMAS Interim Meeting.

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      RVS Update Committee (RUC)

      Understand the role the AMA/Specialty Society RUC plays in providing physicians a voice in shaping Medicare relative values.

      RBRVS overview

      Download resource PDFs to gain an understanding of the physician payment system used by Medicare and most other payers.

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Councils

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi ...Read More
The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and public health.

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AMA Constitution & Bylaws

The Constitution establishes the basic principles of the AMA and the Bylaws provide the framework for the governance and administration of the AMA.

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AMA council rosters & applications

Applications for AMA councils are due on March 15 every year unless otherwise noted.

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