American Medical Association ( AMA)
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About American Medical Association
Since 1847 the American Medical Association has promoted scientific advancement, improved public health, and invested in the doctor and patient relationship. AMA History is a rich narrative that demonstrates the important role the institution and its members have played in the development of medicine in the United States. Learn more about the AMA's beginnings and its founder, Nathan Smith Davis, and use the timelines to follow the Association's history.