Meet the DEA requirement

Mini-CME tracks designed to help physicians meet the educational criteria

Fast-Track DEA Training—Get Your Exclusive, AMA Members-Only Certificate for Opioid and Substance Use Disorder CME.

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Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Physician Health
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Help patients monitor cholesterol to lower heart disease risk

High cholesterol strongly contributes to heart disease risk. Find out how you can help your patients monitor and lower their cholesterol levels.

Chronic Diseases
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4 ways medical education is working toward health equity

Creating a more equitable health care system will be a long journey. Find out more from the AMA about the role medical education is playing.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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3 Min Read

What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Patient safety: How to discuss it, how to respond when harm occurs

The AMA offers new training to help medical students, residents and practicing physicians understand and improve patient safety.

Prevention & Wellness
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Access to prescription drugs: How the doctor’s role is changing

The landscape for prescription medications continues to evolve. This is what physicians should know about the changes and strategies to improve access.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

These 4 workflow changes help cut burnout by 45%

An efficient health care workflow can reduce physician burnout by nearly half. Find out how to implement workflow optimization.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Is your physician colleague at risk for suicide? Signs to look for

If a fellow physician sends worrisome signals that might suggest self-harm, don’t be afraid to initiate a conversation that could avert a suicide.

Physician Health
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Medical students: Find your place in fast-moving health systems

The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.

Med School Life