Physician disability insurance policies vary greatly based on the quality and rating of the insurer, the definitions of disability they offer, the maximum benefit limits available and their premium ...

Congress should pass pending legislation to expand residency training slots, along with related proposals to address the projected physician shortage.

The flu season—which typically runs from October through May—can be severe. And for the past couple of years there has been the looming threat of a combination of a severe flu season with COVID-19 and ...

Where can I get free COVID tests? How soon can you test for COVID? Can you use an expired COVID test? Can you still have COVID symptoms after testing negative? AMA's Vice President of Science, ...

Despite advancements in gender equity in medicine, women physicians continue to fare more poorly on measures of well-being, often facing higher levels of burnout than their male counterparts. This ...

Eight years ago, Shannon L. Goldsmith, DO, realized it was time for a change. After working within a large health system that prioritized workflow efficiency, she discovered her true passion lay in ...

What do residency programs care about the most? What does AMA do for medical school? How important is advocacy in medical education? Why is health care advocacy important? Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

With most applications submitted, the initial portion of the residency application cycle is largely over for aspiring resident physicians, and the next step toward landing a position is the interview ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

International Medical Graduates who seek entry into U.S. programs of Graduate Medical Education (GME) must obtain a visa that permits clinical training to provide medical services. Nearly one-fourth ...

Medicine can be a career that is both challenging and highly rewarding, but figuring out med school requirements and navigating the application process can be a challenge into itself. The AMA has the ...