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New Jersey CME Requirements for Licensure

New Jersey’s CME requirements for licensure ensure physicians stay informed and competent. Physicians must complete 100 CME credits every two years, including 40 AMA Category 1 credits, plus 2 credits in end-of-life care and 1 credit in opioid prescribing. Cultural competency is required as a one-time 6-hour course. The CE app helps track progress.

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Your Guide to New Jersey's CME Requirements for Licensure

As healthcare evolves, New Jersey’s CME requirements play a vital role in maintaining high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where adaptability is key, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers stay informed and competent. This guide outlines New Jersey’s medical license CME requirements for medical license renewal, providing a clear path for practitioners to meet their obligations and thrive in a diverse and challenging healthcare landscape.

Understanding New Jersey's CME Requirements

New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners mandates CME for all physicians holding active medical licenses in the state. These requirements are designed to ensure that healthcare professionals continue to enhance their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.


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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and   Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
CME Credits Required: 100
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Credit Type: Out of the total, 40 credit hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit CME are required every 2 years.

Special CME Requirements:

  • End of Life Care: 2 AMA Category 1 credit hours every 2 years.
  • Opioid Prescribing: 1 AMA Category 1 credit hour every 2 years.

One-time CME Requirements:

  • Cultural Competency: 6 AMA Category 1 credit hours are required.

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End-of-Life Care CME Requirement

“a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician, as a condition of biennial registration pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1971, c.236 (C.45:9-6.1), include two credits of educational programs or topics related to end-of-life care.” 

Opioid Prescribing CME Requirement

“a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician, as a condition of biennial registration pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1971, c.236 (C.45:9-6.1), include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. “

Cultural Competency CME Requirement

“Licensees must complete at least 6 hours of training in cultural competency. Physicians licensed after March 24, 2005 the cultural competency training requirement can be included in the 100 hour CME requirement for licensure renewal.”


More information on New Jersey CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board

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100 Credits Every 2 years
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40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 Every 2 years
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6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Cultural Competency Every 2 years
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2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in End of Life Care Every 2 years
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1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Opioids and Pain Management Every 2 years
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Medical doctors in New Jersey must complete 100 CME credits every two years. These must include 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, along with specific requirements for end-of-life care, opioid prescribing, and cultural competency. Check with the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners for the latest updates.

New Jersey requires medical doctors to complete 100 CME credits per two-year licensure cycle. This includes at least 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and additional mandated courses on end-of-life care and opioid prescribing.

New Jersey CME requirements include:

  • 100 total CME credits per two years
  • 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in end-of-life care
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ in opioid prescribing
  • 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in cultural competency (one-time requirement)

More details are available on the New Jersey State Medical Board.

Medical doctors in New Jersey must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 100 total credits per licensure cycle. DEA-registered physicians must also complete opioid prescribing training every renewal cycle.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in New Jersey must complete 100 CME credits every two years, including 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. They must also fulfill specific training in end-of-life care, opioid prescribing, and cultural competency.

 

New Jersey requires DOs to complete 100 CME credits per two-year cycle. At least 40 of these credits must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and specific training in opioid prescribing and end-of-life care is mandatory.

New Jersey's DO CME requirements include:

  • 100 total CME credits per two years
  • 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in end-of-life care
  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ in opioid prescribing
  • 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in cultural competency (one-time requirement)

For details, refer to the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.


 

DOs in New Jersey must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 100 total credits per licensure cycle. DEA-registered DOs must also complete 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ in opioid prescribing per renewal cycle.


 

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