American Medical Association
Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
As the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care, the AMA delivers on this mission by representing physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removing obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care and training the leaders of tomorrow.
The AMA’s system of governance and policy making include the board of trustees, House of Delegates, executive vice president, councils and committees, special sections, and AMA senior leadership and staff.
The American Medical Association is your powerful ally in patient care and unprecedented times require bold action. We are proud to share how we are fighting for you. Some of those advocacy initiatives form part of the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians, including:
* Reforming Medicare payment
* Fixing prior authorization
* Promoting physician-led care
* Reducing physician burnout
* Supporting telehealth
Your Powerful Ally
The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.
As the nation’s largest medical association, the American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. By becoming a member, you can play a role in shaping the future of medicine while growing professionally, no matter where you are in your training and career.
HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY
The AMA is advocating at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians.
As a health care advocacy organization made up of dedicated and engaged physicians, the AMA works to inform lawmakers, guide decision-making and generate support for policies on critical issues that impact physicians, patients and the health care environment at both the national and state levels.
The AMA is focused on removing administrative burdens, providing real-world solutions and helping physicians rediscover the joy in health care.
EDUCATION
Education is at the heart of the AMA mission. As an accredited provider of continuing medical education (CME) and a driving force in the modernization of physician training, the AMA is revolutionizing the way physicians grow their knowledge and skills.
HELP MOVE MEDICINE
Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.
CONTACT AMA:
American Medical Association
AMA Plaza
330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 39300
Chicago, IL 60611-5885
If you are a physician, resident or medical student, and require immediate assistance, please call the AMA Member Service Center at 800-262-3211. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM CST. Inquiries from the public are best handled by calling the AMA Automated Answer Center at 312-464-4782.
