The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery requires 120 ACCME Category 1 CME/SAE credits by year 3 of the MOC cycle, and an additional 120 CME/SAE credits by the second 3 year cycle. At least 20 Credits out of the 120 must be SAE (Self Assessment Examinations) or equivalent activities. All of these credits must be on the subject of Orthopaedics or Orthopaedic subspecialties. The evidence of cognitive expertise exam occurs at 10-year intervals. PIP (Evidence of Performance in Practice) requires submission of a case list.
5 hours of CME related to prescribing of medications- emphasis on controlled substances.
The Mississippi State Board of Medicine requires 40 Category 1 CME hours every 2 years. Licensees who hold a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license must complete 5 hours related to prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances.
In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 550 Orthopedic Surgery 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 54 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements.
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Orthopedic Surgery CME
In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 550 Orthopedic Surgery 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 54 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements. Learn more.
