American Medical Association (AMA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is a professional organization for physicians in the United States. Pronounced as /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, the term originates from the English language, with 'American' referring to the United States, 'Medical' pertaining to the science or practice of medicine, and 'Association' meaning a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
The AMA was founded in 1847, with the aim to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. It is the largest association of physicians—both MDs and DOs—and medical students in the United States. The association also publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which has one of the largest circulations of any medical journal in the world.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): A peer-reviewed medical journal published 48 times a year by the American Medical Association. It publishes original research, reviews, and editorials covering all aspects of biomedicine.
- Medical Student: An individual who is studying medicine and has not yet completed the final examinations to qualify as a physician.
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