Mississippi

Mississippi CME Requirements

Learn about the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Mississippi Physician Jobs

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Mississippi Residencies

Mississippi State Medical Association

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State Licensure

State HOD Delegates

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State Advocacy

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MS Legislative Advocacy

MS Judicial Advocacy

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May 14, 2025 ·

4 Min Read

What it’s like in general surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one general surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles

Health System Spotlight

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Apr 21, 2025 ·

5 Min Read

Effort to end doctor supervision of nurse practitioners fails

Mississippi legislation would have let nurse practitioners provide medical care independently after completing time-limited collaborative requirement.

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Scope of Practice

Fighting for Physicians

Apr 17, 2025 ·

9 Min Read

Ochsner Health’s in Hurricane Alley, but doctors stay put. Here’s why.

Gulf South-based health system boasts low doctor turnover rate, wins kudos from USA Today, Gallup, Fortune magazine. Find out what they’re doing right.

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Physician Health

Health System Spotlight

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Apr 2, 2025 ·

4 Min Read

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

Mar 24, 2025 ·

11 Min Read

How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about staying healthy when traveling, measles 2025, and sleep maxxing.

How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about staying healthy when traveling, measles 2025, and sleep maxxing.

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