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Pharmaceutical companies have always been a major factor in the CME industry. According to the 2017 ACCME Annual Data report, pharmaceutical companies and medical device companies accounted for 28% of…
Continuing Medical Education (CME) is often viewed as a tedious process that disgruntles many busy physicians and other medical professionals. The process can be time-consuming, expensive, and tiring but it…
Most physicians are required to earn a specific amount of CME credits, MOC points, or both every year to maintain important certifications or licenses. A common question many of these…
Earning CME credits can be a pain. It can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and often times expensive. Given the already hectic schedule physicians have making the time and spending the effort…
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) requires physicians to earn a specific number of MOC points and/or CME credits every year to maintain their board certification. The number of…
The American Board of Internal Medicine requires physicians to pass the MOC exam within 10 years of when you last passed or take the knowledge check in exam every two…
The American Medical Association (AMA) assigns CME credits for physicians in different categories. Category 1 CME focuses on education for a designated specialty content area. Requirements are set forth by…
Most states have very specific CME requirements that physicians licensed in that state are required to fulfill. Florida CME Requirements are determined by the Florida Board of Medicine. The Florida…
The Four Parts of Maintenance of Certification Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is a process in which medical professionals engage in continuing their medical education in order to maintain their board…
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The ACCME is the accrediting body for all organizations that accredit CME in the United States (live, online and other archived materials). Contact ACCME for questions about…