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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Drs. Niki, Avani and Shiv Patel
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3 siblings, 3 specialties: 1 family's insight on physician career paths

Drs. Niki, Avani and Shiv Patel all pursued careers in medicine, but their specialty choice decisions were shaped by following their unique passions.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Conducting research in medical school can be very rewarding. The AMA answers frequently asked questions to help you get started. 

Succeed in Med School
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6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice

Don’t be discouraged when practice startup problems arise—be prepared. Master some fundamental skills that will ensure success down the line.

Private Practices
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AMA names Denise Fair Razo to lead Center for Optimal Health Outcomes

Under Fair Razo’s leadership, the center will develop and expand on data-driven solutions that improve health outcomes

Press Releases
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Senior Physicians Section (SPS) meetings & events

Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) for SPS members.

Senior Physicians
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Start med school strong by putting academics first—and playing D&D?

Rising second-year medical students offer advice on how to hit the ground running. Often, success includes protected time for a relaxing hobby.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Amy Duckro, DO, MPH
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What it’s like to specialize in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Duckro

Amy Duckro, DO, MPH, of Colorado Permanente Medical Group, loves the physician specialty of infectious diseases because it involves every organ system.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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July 10, 2026: State Advocacy Update

How Huntington Health connects credentialing, wellness and mission, in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 10, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Senate bill on AI tools introduced,  OIG reports on prior authorization denials, AMA comments on the chronic disease of addiction and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update