Washington CME Requirements

Learn about Washington’s MD & DO governing bodies and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors and the importance of screening.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2023: Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD
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11 Min Read

Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer's disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention, risk factors and the importance of screening.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

Physician Health
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Dec. 1, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physician organizations call on Congress to stop Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 ways these star health systems are tackling doctor burnout

Physician burnout is down from record high, but more must be done. Health systems recognized for restoring joy to medicine share how they are doing.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Can you sustain behavioral health integration in your practice?

Learn more with the AMA about how to financially sustain integrated care to address patients’ mental health needs in your physician private practice.

Private Practices
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Applications for CMS’ Making Care Primary model due Nov. 30

Primary care physician practices in eight states can take part in the new 10-year Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ payment model. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Medical student research retrospective: Hannibal Person, MD

Pediatric gastroenterologist Hannibal Person, MD, conducted infectious diseases research in medical school. See his tips for student researchers.

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Succeeding in Medical School