Surgery & Oklahoma CME Requirements

American Board of Surgery

At a Glance

150 total hours every 5 years

Continuous Certification Assessment (required every other year)
Ongoing participation in Quality Assessment Programs.
By the end of year 5
150 Category 1 CME hours (min. 50 self-assessment hours)

The American Board of Surgery requires 150 Category 1 CME hours every 5 years. Of these hours, all must be on a subject relevant to the physician's practice and a minimum of 50 must be self-assessment activities, with a minimum score of 75%. This requirement will change to 125 CME credits with no self-assessment required when diplomates pass their first Continuous Certification Assessment (see below); the ABS will also waive 60 credits of CME with self-assessment for passing a secure exam, such as the Qualifying Examination in an ABS specialty. The Continuous Certification Assessment is required every other year; grace year may be granted.

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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

Surgery CME - $859

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1050 Surgery case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements.

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1250 Otolaryngology (ENT) 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.

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.

Urology CME - $639

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Surgery CME

In this online self-assessment activity, you'll test your knowledge with more than 1050 Surgery case-style review questions and earn CME credits as you go. Review your responses with detailed, evidence-based rationales with references and earn 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your career requirements. Learn more.