Featured | Oct 17, 2024

California's CME Requirements for Licensure

Discover essential details for physicians, including MDs (Medical Doctors) and DOs (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine), on CME credits, licensure cycles, and special mandates for compliance.

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50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), AAFP Prescribed Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 Every 2 years
0 more credits needed
12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), AAFP Prescribed Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Opioids and Pain Management and End of Life Care One time requirement
0 more credits needed
10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), AAFP Prescribed Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Geriatrics Every 2 years
0 more credits needed

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Medical doctors in California must complete 50 CME credits every two years. These credits must include specific topics such as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, and for General Internists and physicians with 25% or more patients over the age of 65, 10 hours in Geriatric Care. Check with the California Medical Board for the latest details on requirements.

In California, medical doctors are required to complete 50 CME credits during each two-year licensure cycle. Some of these credits must cover mandated topics, such as 12 hours on Pain Management CME or opioid use disorder treatment, including 8 hours in buprenorphine treatment. Always consult the California Medical Board for accurate guidelines.

The CME requirements in California include 50 CME credits, with courses in specific areas such as pain management, opioid use disorder treatment, and geriatric care (if applicable). These credits must be earned within every two-year licensure cycle as required by the California Medical Board.

In California, medical doctors must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 50 credits per licensure cycle. Requirements may include specific topics, as outlined by the California Medical Board, such as pain management and geriatric care.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in California must complete 50 CME credits every two years. Of these, at least 20 hours must be earned in AOA Category 1A or 1B credits. Some credits must cover specific topics such as pain management and treatment of terminally ill patients. Check with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for the latest details on requirements.

In California, DOs are required to complete 50 CME credits during each two-year licensure cycle. At least 20 hours must be earned in AOA Category 1A or 1B, with a maximum of 30 hours in AOA Category 2B credits. Mandated topics include 12 hours on pain management and treatment of terminally ill patients. Always consult the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for accurate guidelines.

The CME requirements in California for DOs include 50 CME credits, with at least 20 hours in AOA Category 1A or 1B credits. Specific areas include 12 hours of continuing education in pain management and the treatment of terminally ill patients, with options for additional training in opioid use disorder treatment. These credits must be earned every two years, as required by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

In California, DOs must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 50 credits per licensure cycle. Of these, 20 hours must be in AOA Category 1A or 1B credits, and 12 hours must address specific topics such as pain management and terminal illness treatment. Requirements may vary based on the guidelines of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
 

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