Your Guide to Wisconsin CME Requirements for Licensure
As healthcare advances, Wisconsin’s CME requirements serve as a cornerstone in upholding high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where progress is constant, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers remain at the forefront of medical knowledge. This guide explores Wisconsin's CME requirements for medical license renewal, offering healthcare practitioners a roadmap to meet their obligations and excel in a demanding, innovative environment.
Understanding Wisconsin's CME Requirements
The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board oversees the licensure and regulation of medical professionals in the state. As part of its commitment to upholding high standards of healthcare, the board mandates specific CME requirements for licensed physicians. Here’s the breakdown of key requirements: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/med/13.pdf
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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: 30
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1, AOA Category 1-A, and AOA Category 1-B credits are required.
Special CME Requirements:
- Opioids and Pain Management- 2 Wisconsin pre-approved credits are required every 2 years. Physicians who do not hold a DEA number to prescribe are exempt.
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General CME Requirement
Except as provided in par. (b), Each physician shall include with his or her application for a certificate of registration under s. 448.07 proof of attendance at and completion of all of the following:
1. Continuing education programs or courses of study approved for at least 30 hours of credit by the board within the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year for which the registration is effective.
More information on Wisconsin CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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