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May 15, 2023

Please note that the California Medical Association (CMA) continuing medical education (CME) office will be closed on the following days:

May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth)
June 22-23, 2023 (CMA Accreditation Workshop and Annual CME Provider Conference)
July 4, 2023 (Independence Day)

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