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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Divya Korpu, MD

Divya Korpu, MD

Divya Korpu, MD, serves as a member at-large on the Women Physicians Section Governing Council for the 2026–2028 term.

Women Physicians
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may affect sleep, mood and heart health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Andrew Norton

Andrew Norton

Andrew Norton, a member of the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS), is a student councilor on the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD).

Medical Students
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7 Min Read

6 ways to prep for success in chief resident role

Going for a chief resident spot requires taking a fresh look at yourself and your program. Find out the facts of life as chief resident and how to thrive in the position. 

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
Niranjan Rao, MD

Niranjan Rao, MD

Niranjan Rao, MD, serves as the small/medium group representative on the Integrated Physician Practice Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.

Integrated Physician Practices
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6 Min Read

Entrepreneurship fundamentals from a physician financier

Thousands of physician practices thrive with help from Panacea Financial, whose co-founder says knowing your “why” is vital to entrepreneurial success. 

Career Development
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5 Min Read

What’s the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact? How can it help you?

More than 200,000 licenses have been issued through this cross-state licensure initiative. Here’s what residents and other physicians should know.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
Sophia E. Spadafore, MD

Sophia Spadafore, MD, MA

Sophia Spadafore, MD, MA, is an emergency medicine physician and serves as alternate delegate of the Young Physicians Section (YPS) Governing Council for the 2026-2028 term.

Young Physicians