To meet the continuing medical education (CME) requirements in Arkansas, both MD and DO physicians must adhere to specific criteria to maintain their licensure. Understanding and tracking these requirements is crucial for healthcare professionals practicing in the state.

At CME Trail, we've gathered all the necessary information on state CME requirements to simplify this process for you. Our resources are designed to help you meet your CME obligations efficiently.

Arkansas CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

• Annual CME Credits Required: 20 hours
• Type of Credits: At least 50% of these hours (10 hours) must be in the physician's primary area of practice and designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
• Specific Topic Requirement: 1 credit must be in controlled substances.
• Term: The CME credits must be completed annually.

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By utilizing CME Trail's resources, Arkansas healthcare professionals can easily access the necessary materials to fulfill their CME needs. Review the specified requirements and explore our curated content to ensure you stay compliant and up-to-date with your medical education. For a more detailed look at these requirements, including the types of CME credits accepted and specific subjects to focus on, consult the Federation of State Medical Board. 

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Free Pain Management, Opioid Use and Addiction CME Resources 

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1.  National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid and substance use disorders and addiction. NIDA CME/CE Activities

2. Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies and prevent substance use disorder. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
3. Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides training modules on treating substance use disorders, effective communication in treating SUDs, and care coordination in the treatment of SUDs, eligible for free continuing education credits. Access CDC Training Modules
5. UAB Division of Continuing Medical Education: Provides online courses developed by UAB faculty that qualify for CME credit, focusing on identifying substance use disorders and updates in substance use and mental health. UAB CME 

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