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CME Requirements

94 articles

Is Industry-Sponsored CME Safe to Use for Compliance Requirements?

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Is Industry-Sponsored CME Safe to Use for Compliance Requirements?

Learn when industry-sponsored CME meets compliance requirements: verify accreditation, independence from promotion, and keep documentation to avoid risks.

How Do I Choose CME That Actually Improves My Day-to-Day Practice?

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How Do I Choose CME That Actually Improves My Day-to-Day Practice?

Choose CME that improves day-to-day practice: prioritize problem-driven, case-based and point-of-care learning that changes clinical decisions and workflows.

Should I Prioritize Specialty-Specific CME Over General Medical Topics?

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Should I Prioritize Specialty-Specific CME Over General Medical Topics?

Balance specialty-specific CME and general medical CME using practical ratios, risk-based prioritization, and board/state requirements to optimize your CME.

What’s the Best Way to Store and Organize CME Certificates Long-Term?

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What’s the Best Way to Store and Organize CME Certificates Long-Term?

Store and organize CME certificates long-term with a cloud folder, consistent file naming, and one master CME tracker to simplify audits and recredentialing.

Myth vs Reality: Does Missing One CME Cycle Ruin Your Record?

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Myth vs Reality: Does Missing One CME Cycle Ruin Your Record?

Missed one CME cycle? Learn why a single CME lapse rarely ruins your record, how boards handle it, and steps to remediate quickly and honestly.

7 CME Pitfalls That Can Delay Your Medical License Renewal

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7 CME Pitfalls That Can Delay Your Medical License Renewal

CME Completion Patterns by Specialty: Who Falls Behind and When

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CME Completion Patterns by Specialty: Who Falls Behind and When

Risk Management CME: How Malpractice Carriers Define ‘Acceptable’ Content

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Risk Management CME: How Malpractice Carriers Define ‘Acceptable’ Content

Licensure Renewal Year: A 6-Month Countdown to CME Compliance

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Licensure Renewal Year: A 6-Month Countdown to CME Compliance

PhD vs. MD

124 articles

Is It Smarter Financially to Do MD–PhD or MD Plus Fellowships?

Is It Smarter Financially to Do MD–PhD or MD Plus Fellowships?

Compare MD-PhD vs MD plus fellowship finances: see when tuition waiver pays off and how specialty, PhD length, and debt change lifetime earnings.

Should I Do an MD–PhD or Just MD With a Research Year? Key Factors

Should I Do an MD–PhD or Just MD With a Research Year? Key Factors

PhD First vs MD First: Which Order Makes More Career Sense?

PhD First vs MD First: Which Order Makes More Career Sense?

Can I Lead a Lab With MD Only, No PhD? Practical Requirements

Can I Lead a Lab With MD Only, No PhD? Practical Requirements

Do Program Directors Value PhD or Dedicated Research Time More?

Do Program Directors Value PhD or Dedicated Research Time More?

If I Already Have a PhD, Do I Still Need Heavy Research in Med School?

If I Already Have a PhD, Do I Still Need Heavy Research in Med School?

Do I Need Formal MD–PhD Training to Be a Successful Physician-Scientist?

Do I Need Formal MD–PhD Training to Be a Successful Physician-Scientist?

On a J-1 Visa With a PhD and Eyeing US MD: Regulatory Realities

On a J-1 Visa With a PhD and Eyeing US MD: Regulatory Realities

How Much Research Is ‘Enough’ Without Doing a Full PhD?

How Much Research Is ‘Enough’ Without Doing a Full PhD?

Is Getting a PhD After Residency Worth It for Clinicians?

Is Getting a PhD After Residency Worth It for Clinicians?

Parent Returning to Training: Choosing MD vs PhD With Family Needs

Parent Returning to Training: Choosing MD vs PhD With Family Needs

Medical Teaching Careers

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What Counts as ‘Educational Scholarship’ for Promotion in Medical Schools?

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When Your Chair Doesn’t Value Education: Strategies to Still Advance

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From Community Program PD to Medical School Educator: Making the Jump

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How Often Should I Say Yes to New Teaching Requests Early in My Career?

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Should I Prioritize Curriculum Leadership or Bedside Teaching Roles First?

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