The American Medical Association is a national professional society of physicians. It sets standards for medical schools, hospital programs, and continuing medical education programs. It keeps members informed about significant medical and health legislation and represents the medical profession before Congress and other governmental agencies. The AMA maintains an extensive medical library and publishes diverse monthly specialty journals. The weekly Journal of the American Medical Association covers topics in general medicine; another weekly, American Medical News, covers key issues of political, social, and economic significance affecting physicians.
