Experts predict that the U.S. will be short between 17,800 and 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. For many, those numbers may seem too abstract to fathom or the year too far away to ponder given ...

There are almost 54,000 physicians in the U.S. who identify as Hispanic, and pediatrician and disease-management specialist Judith Flores, MD, has been working very hard for them to get to know each ...

Do you find yourself consistently fatigued despite getting sufficient sleep each night? If you're also dealing with symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness or brittle nails, it is possible that ...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians and other health professionals have continued to stress the everyday necessity and importance of wearing masks to protect against the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

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 ...

While sodium is an essential nutrient, most people consume too much and are not even aware they are doing so. The body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but in excess it can increase a ...

An education session, “Issues of ethical importance: Health care for pediatric LGBTQ+ patients,” was recorded for the November 2021 AMA Section Meetings and provides some answers to these questions.

What’s the news: The AMA is strongly urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill—A.B. 890—that would allow independent practice nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice without physician ...

Which COVID-19 vaccine did you get? This is a question that physicians and other health professionals continue to hear as vaccine rollout continues. While there are now three vaccines available that ...

Whether you’re interviewing for your first physician job or you've been practicing medicine for years, considering an offer from an employer can be both exciting and stressful. It's highly recommended ...

The Division of Economic and Health Policy Research conducts independent research to support AMA federal, state and private sector advocacy agendas. One of the division’s most significant efforts is ...

Terms such as “resident,” “fellow” and “attending” represent a historical role for physicians within the world of medicine. But in recent years, physician assistant and nursing programs have begun ...