Pediatrics & Alabama CME Requirements

American Board of Pediatrics

At a Glance

By the end of year 5
40 Self Assessment points
40 Quality Improvement points
Additional 20 SA and/or QI points
MOC Exam or 20 MOCA-Peds questions per quarter.

The American Board of Pediatrics requires 40 self assessment points, 40 Quality Improvement points, and an additional 20 points in either SA or QI, every 5 years. Beginning in 2019, there are two ways to comply with the Part 3 requirement: 1) MOCA-Peds, an innovative continuous assessment approach that delivers 20 questions electronically each quarter, OR 2) Traditional proctored examination at a secure testing facility. Also beginning in 2019, Part 3 will align with your five-year MOC cycle.

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Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama

At a Glance

25 total hours every 1 years

25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
2 CME credits on prescribing controlled substances

For MD/DO accreditation in Alabama, 25 CME credits are required per one year term, of which 25 must be AMA PRA category 1. The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners does not allow the rollover of credits. Additional Requirement for Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate registrants: Every 2 years, 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits relating to controlled substance prescribing practices, recognizing signs of the abuse or misuse of controlled substances, or controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.

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Resources

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1650 Pediatrics case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements.

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 700 Sleep Medicine case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 45 MOC points to meet your career requirements.

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1500 Internal Medicine case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn up to 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 40 ABIM MOC points to meet your career requirements.

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.

Pediatrics CME

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1650 Pediatrics case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements. Learn more.