Texas CME Requirements

Learn about the Texas Medical Board and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the bird flu from the CDC.

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Infectious Diseases
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Before starting medical school, answer these logistical questions

Roommates? A car? A smooth start to medical school requires connecting with peers online and finding your ideal living arrangement beforehand.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Looking to find time for medical student advocacy? Here’s how

To succeed in medical school while shining as a medical student advocate requires identifying your priorities. Get tips on how to do it effectively.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu and policies from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 14, 2024: Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights
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Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in bird flu and policies from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2024-2025

The 21 members of the AMA Board are introduced following elections.

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Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication

Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.

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Prevention & Wellness
Succeeding in Medical School
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President Bruce Scott, MD, inauguration address, 2024 Annual Meeting

AMA President Bruce Scott, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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Bruce A. Scott, MD, inaugurated as 179th AMA president

Bruce A. Scott, MD, an otolaryngologist from Kentucky, was sworn in today as the 179th president of the AMA, the nation’s largest physician organization.

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