American Medical Association

Physicians' national organization

The American Medical Association is the largest professional organization of physicians in the United States, founded in 1847.

The AMA sets standards for medical ethics and education, publishes the influential Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and lobbies on healthcare policy.

It has historically shaped everything from medical licensing to prescription drug regulation.

advocacy

lobbying

Advocating to decision-makers

legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
policy reformAmending governmental regulations
public healthCommunity-level disease prevention

healthcare access · insurance coverage · patient rights · health equity · government relations · bills · campaigns · awareness · activism · Medicare

standards

code of ethics

Principles governing professional conduct

clinical guidelinesOfficial medical treatment recommendations
credentialingVerifying professional qualifications
peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication

best practices · quality of care · patient safety · informed consent · confidentiality · malpractice · licensure · board certification · professional conduct · scope of practice

education

residency

State of dwelling somewhere

internshipSupervised professional trial period
fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation

accreditation · curriculum · clinical training · preceptorship · MCAT · USMLE · didactic · symposium · workshop · research publications

membership

physicians

Medical doctors collectively

delegatesChosen representatives or assigns
chaptersMain divisions of text
duesRegular membership payments

voting · annual meeting · member benefits · networking

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