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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What happens when empathy starts to slip in medical school

During the most demanding periods of medical school, cognitive empathy levels decline. What triggers dips? How should medical students respond? 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical 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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 12, 2026

In the news: Dementia incidence projected to double by 2050, late-night eating may impact the liver, PMOS could raise Alzheimer’s risk for women and more.

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What doctors want patients to know about vertigo

Vertigo is often thought of as a condition that a person just has to live with, but that isn’t the case. Three physicians share more about vertigo.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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AMA honors 92 health systems for advancing physician well-being

The 2026 Joy in Medicine recipients reflect continued momentum to reduce burnout and build healthcare workplaces where physicians can thrive.

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Physician Workforce Maps

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

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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.

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Joy in Medicine®: Impact

Explore the impact of Joy in Medicine® through the experiences of recognized organizations.

Physician Health
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Medical Student Section (MSS) Region executive board members

Leadership of the seven MSS Regions is responsible for policy development and facilitate engagement and collaboration between local campus sections.  

Medical Students

Observership FAQs

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

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Healthcare’s top physician leaders turn disruption into innovation

Meet the physician leaders who are using technology, workforce strategies and new care models to improve access, quality and patient care.

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20 physicians land fellowships to deepen their advocacy skills

As part of the latest cohort of the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, these doctors will work on projects aimed at ensuring optimal health for all.

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