California CME Requirements

Learn about the Medical Board of California and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

Earn CME Now
Illustration of the continental United States made up of red and white circular icons representing different aspects of medicine.
Clear Search
Physician with arms crossed
·
6 Min Read

Residents in these specialties are more likely to stay

Analysis done by the AMA of resident and fellow surveys show that physicians in some specialties are more likely to stay after they graduate.

series
Residency Life
Thriving in Residency

Are you a physician in California?

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

Verify Your Info Now
A team of doctors
UPDATED
·
4 Min Read

Joy in Medicine®: Recognized organizations

Find the recognition years, levels and locations for all currently recognized organizations in the Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program.

Physician Health
Two figures shoulder a thumbs down
·
6 Min Read

Private equity firing wrongly crossed into practicing medicine

One practice’s experience after private equity sale sparked a lawsuit. California Medical Association asks court to protect physician decision-making.

Judicial Advocacy
Joy in Medicine magazine: The Permanente Medical Group
·
14 Min Read

Turning feedback into hope: A physician-led well-being strategy

The Permanente Medical Group maintains a commitment to making strides in professional fulfillment, a culture of compassion and growth, and through innovative leadership.

Physician Health

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
Unfolded U.S. map
Patient in hospital bed
·
4 Min Read

Nurse practitioners’ care linked to 11% longer stays in the ED

Research in a leading economics journal shows that NPs delivering emergency care also increased medical spending by $129 million in the VA system.

series
Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Health care worker holding a patient's hand
·
12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about ALS

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.

series
Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
UPDATED
·
2 Min Read

AMA upcoming appearances

AMA participates in health care conferences and events held throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally.

Leadership

Observership FAQs

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

Learn More
Graphic of a diverse group of people
UPDATED
·
3 Min Read

Medical Student Outreach Program Spring Race to Recruit

Take a break from the books and participate in the AMA student leadership Spring Race to Recruit! Learn more.

Succeed in Med School
Train passenger distressed by motion sickness
·
10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about motion sickness

From car rides to roller coasters, motion sickness can strike fast. Knowing the common triggers and symptoms of motion sickness are key to prevention.

series
Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™