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      Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews. 

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      What I wish I knew in residency about fellowship Match

      AMA member David J. Savage, MD, PhD, did his fellowship in hematology/oncology. He says fellowship applicants shouldn’t fear breaking the mold. 

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      In physician bonuses, this key factor is on the wane

      Recruiter data shows a long-term shift in how health care employers structure physician bonuses. Find out what’s changed and what to look for. 

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      Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.

      Physician safety: CSAPH reports

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The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi ...Read More
The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and publi

The seven AMA councils provide information and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees or House of Delegates on various issues impacting patients and physicians, including medical education, professional ethics, legislation, AMA bylaws, long range planning, medical service, and science and public health.

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AMA Constitution & Bylaws

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Applications for AMA councils are due on March 15 every year unless otherwise noted.

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