Illinois CME Requirements

Learn about the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and earn over 100 of your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Amber Seba, MD
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What it's like in hematology/oncology: Shadowing Dr. Seba

AMA member Amber Seba, MD, of Advocate Health, says losing some patients is heartbreaking, but helping others live long lives is hugely rewarding.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Are you a physician in Illinois?

Visit AMA's Find a Doctor to claim your physician page, verify your information, and add practice details.

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Tripti C. Kataria, MD

Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH

Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, an anesthesiologist from Illinois, was elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees in June 2026.

Board of Trustees
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Physician pay is up, but with more strings attached

Physician pay increasingly hinges on bonuses and RVU targets, shows data from contract review and negotiation firm Resolve.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Medical Student Section (MSS) meetings & events 

Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.

Medical Students

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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“Tiny hip replacement” for the thumb helps restore function

Patients with thumb arthritis may regain pain-free movement sooner with a tiny joint implant, but careful selection and surgeon training matter.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice

Don’t be discouraged when practice startup problems arise—be prepared. Master some fundamental skills that will ensure success down the line.

Private Practices
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Senior Physicians Section (SPS) meetings & events

Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) for SPS members.

Senior Physicians

Observership FAQs

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

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4 Min Read

Start med school strong by putting academics first—and playing D&D?

Rising second-year medical students offer advice on how to hit the ground running. Often, success includes protected time for a relaxing hobby.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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ChangeMedEd®: Groundwork teams, Innovation Grants and sites

In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more. 

ChangeMedEd Initiative