Pain Medicine & Oklahoma CME Requirements

American Board of Pain Medicine

At a Glance

By the end of year 10
1 Recertification Exam
300 CME Hours. 150 CME Hours must be specific to pain medicine
2 Recommendations written by peer physicians

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.

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Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

At a Glance

60 total hours every 3 years

60 AMA Category 1 Credits.

The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision requires 60 AMA Category 1 hours every three years.

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Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners

At a Glance

16 total hours every 1 years

16 AOA Category 1 CME.
1 Proper Prescribing CME.

The Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners requires 16 AOA Category 1 credits. Every other year, one of these hours must be on the topic of the proper prescribing, dispensing, and administering of Controlled Dangerous Substances.

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Resources

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.

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 We monitor the boards regularly to stay current, but if any information appears out of date, contact us and let us know.

Pain Medicine CME

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. Learn more.