Anesthesiology & Oregon CME Requirements

American Board of Anesthesiology

At a Glance

250 total hours every 10 years

Complete 30 MOCA Minute questions per calendar quarter
By the end of year 5
Complete 25 IMP (Improvement in Medical Practice) points
By the end of year 10
Complete an Additional 25 IMP (Improvement in Medical Practice) Points
20 Patient Safety CME Hours
250 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

The American Board of Anesthesiology requires 250 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every 10 years. 125 AMA PRA Category 1 hours must be completed by year 5. Self Assessment CMEs are no longer required. 20 of the mandated 250 Category 1 CME must be ABA-approved Patient Safety CMEs. Importantly, no more than 70 credits per calendar year will be applied to the 250 hour requirement. Also, as of 2016, the MOCA Minute will be offered instead of the 10 year examination. The new requirement includes successfully completing 30 questions per calendar quarter. Learners must also complete 25 Points in Years 1-5 and 25 Points in Years 6-10.

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Oregon Medical Board

At a Glance

60 total hours every 2 years

60 AMA, AOA, APMA or AAPA Category 1 Credits.
6 Pain Management And/Or Treatment of the Terminally Ill.

The Oregon Medical Board requires 60 AMA, AOA, APMA, or AAPA Category 1 hours. Of these hours, a minimum of 6 must be on the topics of pain management specific and/or the care and treatment of the terminally ill.

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Resources

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 900 Anesthesiology case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 50 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 case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 40 ABIM MOC points to meet your career requirements.

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 750 Pain 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 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.

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Anesthesiology CME

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 900 Anesthesiology case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements. Learn more.