The AP (5/29, Binkley) reported that the study “recommends vaccinating all children against 11 diseases. Several others would be recommended only for high-risk groups or when doctors recommend them in ...

Reflecting on his first year at the helm of the AMA, CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH, underscored the importance of physician leadership in a rapidly transforming health care landscape. “Leadership is not ...

The AMA’s What Doctors Want Patients to Know ™ series gives physicians a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s healthcare headlines. In this installment, Benjamin ...

Analysis done by the AMA of resident and fellow surveys show that physicians in some specialties are more likely to stay after they graduate. More than a third of resident and fellow physicians said ...

When summer begins, many people look forward to beach days, barbecue and other outdoor activities. But for some, the arrival of warmer weather also brings unwelcome guests: small, itchy blisters on ...

Currently recognized organizations Each year, the Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to building well-being and ...

At Ochsner Health, structured team interventions and AI tools help reduce physician burnout and improve well-being across care teams.

Infectious diseases are those caused by microorganisms like bacteria or viruses, which can be spread from patient to patient. The AMA provides resources to physicians treating infectious diseases.

It may not be possible to remove insurers entirely from U.S. healthcare, but physicians curious about how to limit their interactions, including residents and fellows in the transition to practice, ...

In the preclerkship period of medical school, exam-related anxiety is almost expected. But according to published research, when stress exceeds the usual pretest nerves, it can significantly undermine ...

It’s up to states to put short-term hardship exemption mechanisms in place. AMA urges Trump administration to avoid narrow definition of “medical frailty.” While some people, such as those who are ...

In transitioning to clinical clerkships, medical students take on a new role as part of the care team and gain new autonomy over their development as learners. In the preclerkship phase of medical ...