A scientist, in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist may refer to an individual who uses the scientific method.
Not sure if members of the AMA are doing that today.
Not even sure if the AMA’s pronouncements speak for every member.
Fair enough, but the AMA (as the APA before them) make “scientific” declarative statements.
Even the “science” behind global warming scares don’t pass peer review.