Ophthalmology & Vermont CME Requirements
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- 50 CME hours every 2 years, of which a minimum of 16 must be self-assessment.
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By the end of year 3
- 1 Patient Safety Activity
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By the end of year 5
- 1 Quality Improvement Activity
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By the end of year 10
- 2 PORT Examinations
- DOCK Examination (years 6-10 only)
- 1 Quality Improvement Activity (years 6-10 only)
At a Glance
The American Board of Ophthalmology requires 250 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every 10 years. For certificates expiring on or before 12/31/2020, 25 hours must be completed each year. For certificates expiring on 12/13/2021 or later, an average of 25 hours over the 10 year period is sufficient.
Of these hours, a minimum of 200 must be on the subject of Ophthalmology.
Some ABO MOC activities can award CME credits. See More Information.
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- 30 AMA PRA Category 1.
- 1 Hospice, Palliative Care, or Pain Management.
- 2 Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances (Only physicians that prescribe substances).
At a Glance
30 total hours every 2 years
Every two years, the Vermont Board of Medical Practice requires 30 AMA PRA Category 1 hours. Of these hours, 1 must be in hospice, palliative care, or pain management.
Due to the passage of Act 173, beginning with license renewals due Nov. 2018, all physicians with a DEA number, pending application for a DEA number, or who dispense controlled substances will be required to show they have completed a total of at least 2 hours over the course of the previous 2-year licensing cycle - rather than the current one hour - of continuing education on the topic of prescribing controlled substances.
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- 12 Osteopathic-Related Subjects.
- 30 CME (Any).
At a Glance
30 total hours every 2 years
The Vermont Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons requires 30 CME hours every two years, with a minimum of 12 applied to osteopathic medical education.
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Resources
Pain Medicine Question Bank CME - $599
Prepare for the ABA and ABPM Pain Medicine Exams while completing 45 Pain Medicine specific Category 1 CME credits.
Continuing Education requirements change often. We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.