50 CME hours every 2 years, of which a minimum of 16 must be self-assessment.
By the end of year 3
1 Patient Safety Activity
By the end of year 5
1 Quality Improvement Activity
By the end of year 10
1 Quality Improvement Activity (years 6-10 only)
DOCK Examination (years 6-10 only)
2 PORT Examinations
The American Board of Ophthalmology requires 250 AMA PRA Category 1 credits every 10 years. For certificates expiring on or before 12/31/2020, 25 hours must be completed each year. For certificates expiring on 12/13/2021 or later, an average of 25 hours over the 10 year period is sufficient.
Of these hours, a minimum of 200 must be on the subject of Ophthalmology.
Some ABO MOC activities can award CME credits. See More Information.
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
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At a Glance
40 total hours every 2 years
40 Category 1 Credits.
2 hours of controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics relating to controlled substances.
1 hour must be on the Delaware Law pertaining to prescribing and distribution of controlled substances. (Within the first year of registration).
The Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline requires that a physician must be prepared to supply the Board with proof that he has completed forty (40) hours per registration period of continuing medical education in Category I courses approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) or equivalent courses approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) since the time of the physician's last renewal of his registration. 2 hours must be on controlled substance prescribing practices, treatment of chronic pain, or other topics relating to controlled substances, and 1 hour must be on the Delaware Law pertaining to prescribing and distribution of controlled substances, within the first year of registration.
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 We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.
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