Pain Medicine & Delaware CME Requirements

• American Board of Pain Medicine

  • At a Glance

    • By the end of year 10

      • 2 Recommendations written by peer physicians
      • 300 CME Hours. 150 CME Hours must be specific to pain medicine
      • 1 Recertification Exam

    Note: These requirements are specific to the ABPM. Certification is also available through the ABA, so please check your corresponding board for accurate information.
    
    Applicants must complete, on average, 30 hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education per year. (For a total of 300 hours over a ten year period). At least 150 of these hours must be specific to pain medicine (algiatry).
    
    Clinician must be engaged in Pain Medicine on an ongoing basis (eg in active practice) and must be recommended by two different physicians.
    
    Candidates must also complete a re-certification exam.

    Source

• Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline

  • At a Glance

    100 total hours every 2 years

    • 50 Category 1 Credits.

    The Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline requires 100 CME hours/credits, 50 of which must be Category 1 credits, every 2 years.
    

    Source

Resources

Pain Medicine Question Bank CME - $599

Prepare for the ABA and ABPM Pain Medicine Exams while completing 45 Pain Medicine specific Category 1 CME credits.