Continuing Medical Education

Earn your Surgery CME at AMA Ed Hub. We make it easy for you to find education based on your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so that you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs.

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4 Min Read

With noneconomic-damage caps lifted, medical liability rates jump

Researchers detail what happened in Illinois and Georgia after their state courts knocked down limits on noneconomic damages in med-mal cases.

Judicial Advocacy
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9 Min Read

These physicians are most at risk for social isolation

A national study shows women, unmarried and early-career physicians face higher social isolation, a factor tied to burnout and suicidal thoughts.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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9 JAMA resources for surgeons to share with patients

Many of the most common surgical interventions are explained in these JAMA Patient Pages to help patients make informed decisions. Save and share with your patients.

Publications & Newsletters
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8 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

How many residency interviews is enough? When should you adjust application strategy? Take these steps if your interview count’s on the low side.  

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Are you ready for residency? Specialty choice may tell the tale

The overwhelming majority of PGY-1s from U.S. medical schools meet program directors’ expectations, but the results vary by specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

The competitiveness picture looks different for fellowship. Dive into the NRMP’s 2025 appointment-year fellowship Match data for subspecialty information. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
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Finding my place in medicine: Gillian Alex, MD, thoracic surgeon

For Dr. Alex, strong mentorship at Rush University System for Health made all the difference in her decision to join the team.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine