State CME Requirements

Learn more about specific state CME requirements and browse the many online CME opportunities we offer to help you meet those requirements.

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April 10, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Physicians open national Rx and Illicit Drug Summit and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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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Geisinger CMO works to cut friction and lift care

Jason Mitchell, MD, is focused on removing barriers, supporting care teams and advancing innovation to strengthen care across the health system. 

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Finding freedom as a physician through entrepreneurship

Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD, MS, innovates with direct-care model. He and other leaders will share pearls at selective AMA Physician Entrepreneur Forum.

Career Development
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AMA Research Challenge helps shape tomorrow’s health care

The AMA Research Challenge drives real-world medical progress by inspiring new approaches to enduring challenges. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints

HOD State Medical Societies

The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative and policy-making body of the American Medical Association. State medical associations and national medical specialty societies are represented in the HOD along with AMA sections, national societies such as AMWA, AOA and the NMA, professional interest medical associations, and the federal services, including the Public Health Service.

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What doctors wish patients knew about iron deficiency

One in three women under 50 is iron deficient, affecting about 10 million people in the U.S. Two physicians discuss iron deficiency and how to address it. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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At Bayhealth, mentorship helps future physicians thrive

Through clinical teaching, research and team-based learning, Ben Hur Aguilar, MD, is helping medical students prepare for meaningful careers in medicine.

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Med School Life
Health System Spotlight
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36 states lack regulatory oversight of med spas

How do states oversee medical spas on ownership, licensure or scope of practice? Research shows that most do very little. Learn what needs to change.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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April 3, 2026: State Advocacy Update

New Hampshire governor vetoes HB 349, protecting patient safety in eye surgery, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Joy in Medicine: Northwest Permanente
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Where doctors lead and lift each other, burnout takes back seat

Northwest Permanente’s cancer center fosters teamwork and lowers turnover with nurse navigators, community support and AI-powered tools. 

Physician Health