Featured | Mar 12, 2024

Rhode Island CME Requirements 2017

Rhode Island requires MDs, DOs, and PAs to earn 40 credits every 2 years, with specific topics like ethics, risk management, and opioid pain management included.

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MD / DO / PA

Number of Credits Required 40

CME Units Required AMA PRA Category 1

Term 2 years

Specialty Credit Requirements

At least 4 hours of continuing medical education shall be earned on topics of current concern as determined by the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Current topics include  

  • Ethics,
  • Risk Management,
  • Opioid pain management / chronic pain management,
  • End of life / palliative care,
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship.

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