Continuing Medical Education (CME) is an essential component of professional development for physicians. In Oklahoma, the state medical board has established specific CME requirements to ensure that physicians maintain a high standard of care and stay updated with the latest medical advancements. Understanding these requirements is crucial for compliance and professional growth.

CME Requirements for Oklahoma MD and DO Physicians:

• Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 60 hours of CME every 3 years.
• Category 1 Credits: All 60 hours must be Category 1 credits, which are typically earned through accredited organizations and focus on enhancing medical knowledge and patient care.
• Special Requirements: Effective November 1, 2018, each licensee must complete at least one hour of education in pain management, opioid use, or addiction annually before renewing their license, unless they do not hold a valid federal DEA registration number.

Fulfilling these requirements ensures that Oklahoma physicians remain current in their medical practice and provide the best possible care to their patients.

For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation

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Resources to Fulfill Oklahoma’s CME Requirements

CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Oklahoma's guidelines. We provide a variety of educational resources, from a question bank, summarized guidelines, guideline based algorithms, and a price transparency tool designed to fulfill the state-mandated topics while also fitting into busy schedules. Earn up to 120 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.  

To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their specific CME requirements on pain management, opioid prescribing, or addiction we've compiled a list of free resources: 

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Free Pain Management CME

1. Medscape - Frequently provides free courses in pain management, opioid prescribing and end of life, along with other relevant topics for healthcare providers. Medscape education
2. AMA Ed Hub - As an ACCME-accredited CME provider, ACP offers a wide variety of recommended activities as it relates to pain management and end of life care. AMA Ed Hub 
3. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid prescribing. NIDA CME/CE Activities
4. Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
5. Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME

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Free CME Opioid Prescribing 

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. 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

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