California CME Requirements

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Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Conducting research in medical school can be very rewarding. The AMA answers frequently asked questions to help you get started. 

Succeed in Med School

Are you a physician in California?

Visit AMA's Find a Doctor to claim your physician page, verify your information, and add practice details.

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July 10, 2026: State Advocacy Update

How Huntington Health connects credentialing, wellness and mission, in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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ChangeMedEd®: Groundwork teams, Innovation Grants and sites

In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more. 

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Finding my place in medicine: Juewon Khwarg, MD, physiatry

AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, found the perfect fit in his first job out of residency, gaining the opportunity for a career and personal growth.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine

Physician Workforce Maps

The AMA Health Workforce Mapper is a free, customizable, interactive tool that illustrates the geographic distribution of the health care workforce. 

Explore California's Health Care Workforce
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Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month

Each month, the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) identifies one event to highlight as the Section Involvement Grant Event of the Month. Find out more.

Student Members
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What doctors want patients to know about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may affect sleep, mood and heart health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. 

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 things you must know in residency training about life as a PGY-2

The second year is a big step up in responsibility—and pressure. Follow this hard-won wisdom from AMA members to succeed as a PGY-2.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency

Observership FAQs

The AMA provides helpful information for international medical graduates about the observership process in the U.S.

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Precision education

Precision education is a developing concept and one of four new focus areas for the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative. Find out more.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Physician leadership is changing. Here’s what it takes.

Future physician leaders need more than management tracks. They need time, mentorship and authority to help redesign care.

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