JAMA Career Center offers resources for physicians who are mapping career strategy and navigating professional transition points. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, fellow, or established physician, our goal is to provide you with useful information. We do not assume responsibility for content other than articles from JAMA & Archives Journals (see Terms of Use). We are interested in your needs and opinions. Don’t hesitate to contact us with suggestions.

» Archive of Career-Related Articles

A substantial compilation of career related articles published in American Medical News, JAMA, and the Archives Journals from 2009 to the present. Open access to all items listed. Relevant to physicians in a range of specialties and across the full spectrum of professional life.

» Graduate Medical Education

Links to FREIDA Online, the ability to search open residency and fellowship programs, and other useful information from the AMA Division of Graduate Medical Education.

» Location & Licensure

A primer on medical licensure, links to state licensing boards, content from the AMA Bookstore, and community data from external sources including the US Census Bureau.

» Workforce Reentry

Valuable planning information from the Physician Reentry into the Workforce Project—of use to individuals contemplating leaving practice, as well as those who have left and intend to reenter.

» AMAprimarycare.org

Webcast modules offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that help primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals apply new knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

» Calendar of Educational Events

An in-depth calendar including conferences, seminars, workshops, and courses. Submitted by external organizers; reviewed and compiled by JAMA-Archives editorial staff. Browse, search, or submit an event!

» JAMA & Archives CME

Obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by reading articles and completing brief online quizzes. Track credits and print certificates. An AMA member benefit that is also available to subscribers of JAMA & Archives Journals.

» JAMA & Archives References

JAMAevidence provides fundamental tools for understanding and applying the medical literature and making clinical diagnoses. Available by subscription or on a pay per view basis.

AMA Manual of Style is the definitive guide for authors and editors engaged in scholarly medical and scientific publication. Ordering information and handy links to this subscription product.

» Volunteer Opportunities

A listing of service opportunities, both domestic and international, that can provide rewarding experiences to physicians who are interested in contributing their skills.