Iowa CME Requirements

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

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Iowa dermatologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA today announced the election of Iowa dermatologist Marta J. Van Beek, M.D., M.P.H., to its Board of Trustees.

Press Releases
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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for May 23, 2025: Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care
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Career reflections on improving burnout, practice efficiency, physician well-being and patient care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about ongoing efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
James Byrne, MD
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Lighting a new path in cancer care with radiation therapy

James Byrne, MD, PhD, of University of Iowa Health Care, is doing highly innovative research to improve patient outcomes. The NIH is noticing.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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AI tools help Iowa physicians boost patient connection and care

By integrating health care AI, University of Iowa Health Care is reducing physicians’ daily work load, while also empowering care teams.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Most popular medical residency programs in Iowa

Take an insider’s peek at which residency programs in Iowa are capturing the interest of your peers.

Prep for Residency
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Economic Impact Study

The Economic Impact Study, completed in conjunction with state medical societies, demonstrates how physicians contribute to the economic health of each state.

Research
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Improving access to maternity care in Iowa’s health care deserts

57% of counties in Iowa don’t have an obstetric facility. That is why University of Iowa Health Care is focused on improving maternity care in the state.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
AMA in Action: Fixing prior authorization
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Advocacy in action: Fixing prior authorization

Download PDFs of reports, model legislation or a state law chart. Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that delays patients’ access to care. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

Prior Authorization