AMA Physician Masterfile

AMA Physician Masterfile

The AMA Physician Masterfile (pronounced: A-M-A Physician Master-file) is a comprehensive database maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). It contains information about more than 1.4 million physicians, residents, and medical students in the United States.

Etymology

The term "AMA Physician Masterfile" is derived from the name of the organization that maintains it, the American Medical Association (AMA), and the term "Masterfile", which is commonly used to refer to a primary database or file that contains detailed records.

Description

The AMA Physician Masterfile was established by the AMA in 1906. It includes current and historical data for both AMA members and non-members. The information in the Masterfile is gathered from various sources including medical schools, residency training programs, specialty certifying boards, state licensing agencies, and the physicians themselves.

The Masterfile includes data on:

• Medical education and training
• Specialty certification
• Professional activity
• Demographics
• Licensure status

Usage

The AMA Physician Masterfile is used by a variety of organizations and individuals for purposes such as medical research, licensing, credentialing, and direct mail marketing. It is also used by the AMA itself for membership administration and policy making.

Related Terms

• American Medical Association
• Medical education
• Specialty certification
• Professional activity
• Demographics
• Licensure status

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on AMA Physician Masterfile
• Wikipedia's article - AMA Physician Masterfile

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