North Carolina CME Requirements

North Carolina Medical Board

At a Glance

60 total hours every 3 years

3 CME credits Controlled Substances.
60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in Area of Practice.

The North Carolina Medical Board requires 60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits in topics relevant to their area of practice. Those holding a residency training license are exempt from this requirement. Physicians are not required to report any Category 2 CME. As of July 1, 2017, every physician who prescribes controlled substances (except those holding a residency training license), shall complete at least three hours of Controlled Substances CME from the 60 Category 1 CME credits.

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