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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Why the NFL holds lessons for employed physicians

As physician employment becomes more dominant, autonomy is threatened. Learn more with the AMA about the potential of physician unions.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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What I wish I knew in residency about succeeding as a PGY-2

Internal medicine resident Lauren Crowther, MD, will enter her third year of residency soon. She offers hard-won advice for residents starting year two.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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How research experience can strengthen your medical school application

Participating in research prior to medical school can strengthen your application and sharpen your critical thinking skills.

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AMA Update for May 8, 2024: Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update
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Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest bird flu news and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Latest bird flu news, Long Beach tuberculosis outbreak, and CDC Mpox Clade 1 DRC update [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest bird flu news and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Meet Your Match: How to transfer residency programs, with David Savage, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn how those considering a transfer should approach that decision.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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4 essential tips for your final weeks of Step 1 study

These tips can help medical students excel as they hit the home stretch in studying for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).  

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
May 2, 2024 ·
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Screening and Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

Join AMA as health experts discuss Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. and best practices for screening and diagnosis.

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