North Carolina CME Requirements

Learn about the North Carolina Medical Board and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2026

In the news: Containing a measles outbreak can cost millions, CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak, key factors linked to more dementia-free years and more.

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

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Finding my place in medicine: Zachary Coffman, MD, pediatric cardiologist

AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, changed practice settings midcareer. Find out what motivated him and who he looked to for help.

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Finding My Place in Medicine
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Build stronger GME programs by supporting coordinators

Listening to program coordinators, UNC created a professional development initiative to boost confidence, improve performance and support retention. 

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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. 

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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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AMA backs bill aimed at combating AI-generated deepfakes

Revamped bipartisan, bicameral legislation would help weed out, prevent AI-generated deepfakes, including deepfake “doctors.” 

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Joy in Medicine: Advocate Health
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Using consistent measurement tool key to addressing job satisfaction

By prioritizing regular, structured assessments of physician burnout, Advocate Health is tuning into the actual voices of those on the front lines of care. 

Physician Health
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What it's like in pediatric cardiology: Shadowing Dr. Coffman

AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, says one of the most rewarding parts is seeing kids you treat grow up to live meaningful lives.

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Observership FAQs

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

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Momentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare

AMA-backed bill targets budget rules that trigger across-the-board physician payment cuts and threaten access to care. CMS eases Medicare claims process.

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Virtual care’s role in an enterprise strategy

Advocate Health is expanding virtual care to improve access, support recruitment and retention, and build a scalable model for future growth.

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