Featured | Oct 17, 2024

Mississippi CME Requirements 2017

Mississippi MDs/DOs need 40 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits every 2 years, with 5 hours on prescribing medications (initial DEA certificate). PAs need 50 credits yearly, including 10 on prescribing medications (controlled substances).

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MD/DO

Number of Credits Required 40

CME Units Required AMA PRA Category 1

Term 2 years

License Renewal Date  July 1st, even-numbered year

Specialty Credit Requirements

  • 5 hours of CME related to prescribing medications, with emphasis on controlled substances required for Licensees with active DEA certificates
  • for initial certification only, DO credits must be AOA 1-A

PA

Number of Credits Required 50

CME Units Required Minimum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Term 1 year

Specialty Credit Requirements

  • 10 hours of CME related to prescribing medications, with emphasis on controlled substances required for PA authorized to prescribe controlled substances.

Board Official Website

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