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 future doctors must learn Holocaust’s awful lessons

German physicians traveled a horrendous path from healing to killing. Medical schools can teach this tragic history to better shape tomorrow’s physicians.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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4 Min Read

Primary care visits run a half hour. Time on the EHR? 36 minutes

Of any specialty, primary care physicians spend the most time on the EHR. System-level change is needed to slash this burden that adds to burnout.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and Hydroxychloroquine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about symptoms of new COVID-19 variant JN.1 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 10, 2024: Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and hydroxychloroquine
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11 Min Read

Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and hydroxychloroquine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about symptoms of new COVID-19 variant JN.1 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

95% of U.S. health insurance markets are “highly concentrated”

Latest AMA data on health insurance competition in the U.S. shows why recently revised federal merger guidelines are welcome. Learn more.

Access to Care
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In health care settings, keep “doctor” title for physicians

Professionals with doctorates in nursing practice have sued for the right to be called doctor. Find out why the AMA and others are fighting back.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

More physician inbox messages, higher patient satisfaction?

Patients have come to expect a physician response—now. That trend exacerbates burnout, especially among women doctors. Learn more.

Physician Health