About AMA

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About AMA

Our Mission
Our mission at the American Medical Association is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Our History
Nathan Smith Davis, MD, founded the AMA in 1847 when he was just 30 years old.

Our People
Our members, delegates, trustees, council members, section members, medical societies and countless other physicians, medical students and staff all play an integral role in the AMA and contribute to its success.

Awards
The AMA is committed to recognizing and honoring those who exemplify medicine's highest values: commitment to service, community involvement, altruism and leadership in and on behalf of the profession.

Annual Report
For 162 years the American Medical Association (AMA) has pursued its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Physician Data Resources
Data guide the development and implementation of AMA policy and support a variety of data driven products and services.

AMA Alliance
The AMA Alliance, founded in 1922, is the largest organization representing the family of medicine in the United States.

AMA Foundation
Improving the health of Americans through philanthropic support of quality programs in public health and medical education.

Careers at AMA
The AMA is headquartered in Chicago with smaller offices in Washington DC and in New Jersey. The AMA Insurance Agency is also located in Chicago, but at a separate downtown location.

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