Pain Medicine & Mississippi CME Requirements
American Board of Pain Medicine ⇱
At a Glance
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.
SourceMississippi State Board of Medical Licensure ⇱
At a Glance
40 total hours every 2 years
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.
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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 Addiction Medicine 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™ to meet your career requirements.
