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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Joy in Medicine: Advocate Health
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12 Min Read

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

Are you a physician in North Carolina?

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

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8 Min Read

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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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
U.S. Capitol
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7 Min Read

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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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

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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Digital
Health System Spotlight

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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4 Min Read

Joy in Medicine®: Recognized organizations

Find the recognition years, levels and locations for all currently recognized organizations in the Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program.

Physician Health
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8 Min Read

Is academic medicine the right physician career path for you?

AMA member Kavita Shah Arora, MD, MBE, has worked in academia for more than a decade since residency. Here’s what she has learned.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Getting vaccinated against HPV and screened can be a lifesaver.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

Observership FAQs

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

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5 Min Read

Medical education and workforce development

Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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6 Min Read

Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium: 2013-2022

The AMA collaborated with medical schools to accelerate change in medical education and create a system that trains physicians who meet the needs of today's patients and anticipate future changes.

ChangeMedEd Initiative