Florida CME Requirements

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

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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses Delta variant driven outbreaks

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine effectiveness and Delta variant outbreaks.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 12, 2021

In the news: Johnson & Johnson vaccine and Guillain-Barré, COVID infections doubled in three weeks, CDC reports 29% increase in overdose deaths, additional COVID shots for immunocompromised.

Publications & Newsletters
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July 16, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice—state legislative roundup

Scope of practice: State legislative roundup in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Get the inside track on winning the 2021 AMA Research Challenge

This year, the AMA Research Challenge is offering a $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road. Find expert tips on what a top project looks like.

Awards
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What the NBA “bubble” can teach us about COVID-19

Research shows the NBA’s precautionary “bubble” was a slam dunk in stopping COVID-19 transmission. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Tech that provides high-acuity home care gets high-profile boost

One-third of acute hospital care could move to an at-home platform like the one getting investment from Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic.

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Health System Spotlight
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PA rebrand as “physician associates” will deepen patient confusion

Nearly 25% of patients confused about whether PAs are doctors. Delegates say AAPA’s latest marketing move further muddies the waters.

Scope of Practice
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Tampa gynecologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

AMA today announced the election of Madelyn E. Butler, M.D. to its Board of Trustees

Press Releases
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Jack Resneck Jr., MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

The California dermatologist won by acclamation at the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting. Learn about other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.