Serving California

New QME Practice Management for Physicians

If you’re newly certified as a Qualified Medical Evaluator, starting your QME career can feel overwhelming. At Sound Medical Evaluators, we provide everything you need to start strong — from training and report support to strategic case placement — all while offering our industry-leading 70% distribution, significantly above the standard 60%

benefits

Why Partner With Us as a New QME

We know that building a successful QME career requires strategy, patience, and the right support system. Our company was founded by physicians for physicians, so we understand your challenges and how to help you succeed.

New QME benefits include:

Over 50 locations across California for convenient evaluations
Attorney networking opportunities to help build your caseload
Personalized onboarding for report writing, compliance, and case handling
Professional transcription and editing services to ensure high-quality evaluations
Transparent 70% compensation structure to maximize your earnings

Promise

Our Promise to New QMEs

We commit to guiding you step-by-step through your first evaluations, ensuring your work meets the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.

Standards

Training, Compliance & Standards

Starting as a QME means meeting rigorous standards — we help you stay compliant from day one:

QME Certification — You’ll be guided through the California DWC process and supported with ongoing education
Continuing Education —Training and guidance on workers’ compensation regulations and evaluation best practices
Ethical Standards — Alignment with AMA and CMA codes of conduct
Board-Certified Physicians — Learn from and work alongside experienced specialists

Scheduling Made Simple

Launch your QME career with Sound Medical Evaluators — Contact us today to get started

Our streamlined process ensures your first evaluations are scheduled quickly and accurately. Once an appointment request comes in, we handle all date coordination and notification forms so you can focus on your examination and report.