The future of medicine should be decided by physicians themselves—not legislators or private interests like insurance companies. So the AMA represents physicians' interests in both the public and private sectors and offers valuable tools that empower physicians to do their best work.
Why Does the AMA Matter?
The AMA impacts the daily work of all physicians, residents, fellow and medical students in the U.S. In recent years, we've tackled crucial topics like medical liability, clinical quality, managed care, patient safety, Medicare billing and payment, medical education debt and more.
What Can the AMA Do for You?
As an AMA member, you'll have access to invaluable resources for every stage of your career—from medical ethics and exploration of legal issues to CME and practice management.
You'll also be able to take part in our member groups, expanding your network and learning from others with similar needs.
Learn more about discounts, free medical journal subscriptions and other valuable benefits for:
Did you know?
Practicing physicians who treat Medicare patients save an average of $16,000 per year thanks to AMA efforts that stopped recent Medicare cuts. Those same efforts earned physicians a 1.1 percent payment increase for 2009.
State Medical Licensure Requirements and Statistics 2010 
AMA HCPCS 2010 Level II
Code of Medical Ethics: Current Opinions with Annotations, 2008-2009