California CME Requirements

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

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Author of landmark study on NPs in ED: This needs to come next

David C. Chan, MD, PhD, is one of the few physician-economists in the U.S. He sat down for a Q&A about his groundbreaking scope of practice research.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians

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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What doctors want patients to know about dry eyes

Dry eye disease can cause burning, tearing and blurry vision. Learn what triggers symptoms, which treatments help and when to seek care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Harness the power of peer relationships in residency

Safe, supportive peer bonds among resident-and-fellow physicians can boost well-being, resilience and success. Find out how.

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Thriving in Residency
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State medical liability reform

Download PDFs of state law charts, issue briefs and model legislation to learn how the AMA pursues medical liability laws on the state level to reshape the current medical liability system to better serve both physicians and patients.

State Advocacy

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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This superbug's toll exceeds 3,400. How to protect your loved ones.

The Candida auris fungus is spreading. Here’s what to know about the superbug, who’s most at risk, symptoms and what your next steps should be.

Infectious Diseases
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This doctor’s journey to lifestyle medicine started at the gym

Andrew Mock, MD, wins strongman competitions—and now practices lifestyle medicine. He says all doctors can boost patient care with lifestyle medicine.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA upcoming appearances

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

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Observership FAQs

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

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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
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July 10, 2026: State Advocacy Update

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

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