Pediatrics & California CME Requirements

American Board of Pediatrics

At a Glance

By the end of year 5
40 Self Assessment points
40 Quality Improvement points
Additional 20 SA and/or QI points
MOC Exam or 20 MOCA-Peds questions per quarter.

The American Board of Pediatrics requires 40 self assessment points, 40 Quality Improvement points, and an additional 20 points in either SA or QI, every 5 years. Beginning in 2019, there are two ways to comply with the Part 3 requirement: 1) MOCA-Peds, an innovative continuous assessment approach that delivers 20 questions electronically each quarter, OR 2) Traditional proctored examination at a secure testing facility. Also beginning in 2019, Part 3 will align with your five-year MOC cycle.

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Medical Board of California

At a Glance

50 total hours every 2 years

10 hours of Geriatric Care are required for General Internists and physicians with 25% or more of patients over the age of 65.
12 CME hours on Pain Management And Appropriate Treatment of the Terminally Ill (One-time requirement).

The Medical Board of California requires 50 CME hours every two years. The renewal period ends on the last day of the physician's birth month, every 2 years. Additionally, the Medical Board of California has a one-time requirement of 12 CME hours on pain management and the appropriate care and treatment of the terminally ill. Pathologists and Radiologists are exempt. The 12 hours may be any combination of pain management credits and appropriate care and treatment of the terminally credits. These hours may count towards the 50 hours for the current renewal cycle and must be completed by the physician's second license renewal date or within four years, whichever comes first.

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Osteopathic Medical Board of California

At a Glance

100 total hours every 2 years

40 AOA Category 1-A or 1-B CME.
12 Pain Management And/Or Treatment of the Terminally Ill (One time requirement).

Physicians will need to earn and report a total of 50 hours of continuing medical education credit, to include a minimum of 20 AOA 1A or 1B hours, and no more than 30 2A or 2B hours. Additionally, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California has a one-time requirement of 12 CME hours on pain management and the appropriate care and treatment of the terminally ill. The 12 hours may be any combination of pain management credits and appropriate care and treatment of the terminally credits. These hours may count towards the 50 hours for the current renewal cycle and must be completed by the physician's second license renewal date or within four years, whichever comes first. Pathology and Radiology specialists are exempt.

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Resources

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1650 Pediatrics case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 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 Sleep Medicine case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 45 MOC points to meet your career requirements.

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1500 Internal 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 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 40 ABIM MOC points 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.

Pediatrics CME

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1650 Pediatrics case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements. Learn more.