Category: Continuing Education
Earning Podiatry CME: Courses vs. Conferences
Podiatrists are the only physicians who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Due to the many complex injuries a ...
Continuing Medical Education: CME State Requirements
State by state breakdown of CME requirements. Find out how many CME hours are required to maintain your license. ...
NursingCE.com: A New CEU Resource for Nurses
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest partner, NursingCE.com, a new website designed to offer nurses a one-stop-shop for completing ...
Audio Digest CME or BoardVitals: Which is right for you?
The end of the year is fast approaching and you may be scrambling to satisfy your annual CME requirements. If you don’t complete your CME ho ...
How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily
There are more than 234,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) licensed in the US and all of them have “prescriptive authority” as part of their profession ...
Industry Sponsored vs. Fee-Based CME
There is a great deal of controversy over whether CME should be presented with or without corporate sponsorship, the majority of which is Big Phar ...
Earning CME: Drawback of CME Conferences
There are many ways to earn CME nowadays. It doesn't need to be an out of town, expensive CME conference anymore, and that shift might be benefici ...
Additional MOC Requirements: Breaking Down Alternative Credits
In addition to earning Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points through CME and learning activities, you can also earn them through self-assessme ...
Earning CME Requirements: Different Types of CME Credits
The American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) assigns CME credit in different categories as highlighted be ...
Earning MOC Points Vs. Taking the MOC Exam, & A New Option for 2018?
Just when you thought your MOC requirements couldn't get more confusing, you may be wondering what is being referred to when someone says "MOC". M ...
5 Different Ways You Can Fulfill Your MOC Requirements
As a physician, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) must be kept current alongside continuing medical education (CME). It is considered a demonstra ...
9 things you must know before taking the USMLE Step 1 exam
The United States Medical Licensure Exam (USMLE) Step 1, commonly called “the Boards,” is a standardized test that assesses a med student’s abilit ...
Key Components to an Active Medical Career
As an actively practicing physician, two primary components of your medical credentials are your state medical license and your board certificatio ...
Can You Answer These 4 Sample USMLE Step 2 Practice Questions?
If you're preparing for your USMLE Step 2 CK exam, you may be overwhelmed by all the topics you have to prepare for. It can feel like a small, vital s ...
Try Your Hand at 4 Sample USMLE Step 3 Practice Questions
You're rounding the third and final corner of your USMLE exam experience, and now is no time to let your guard down. The USMLE Step 3 exam is typicall ...
Easiest Ways to Earn Preventive Medicine CME Credits
Preventive Medicine applies to just about every patient, so physicians must stay up-to-date with their education by earning annual CME credits. Wi ...
How to Get the Most Out of Your CME Money
Are you scrambling to complete your Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements? Were you provided with a CME stipend and have yet to use it? With ...
GiveVax with BoardVitals this Giving Tuesday
When Thanksgiving comes around, many people and companies start thinking about how they can give back and contribute to their community. Giving Tuesda ...
Top Factors To Land the Residency You Want
Did you know that when it comes to landing the residency you want, your interpersonal and communication skills matter just as much as your academi ...
How Can Medical Schools Address Student Depression & Suicide?
The rate of medical student depression in the US is 15-30% higher than that of the general population. The suicide rate among male physicians is 7 ...