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Streamlining Indiana's CME Requirements: A Concise Guide for MD and DO Physicians

Author:
Dr. Sameer Aggarwal, MD
Last Updated:
September 5, 2024

Navigating the maze of continuing medical education (CME) requirements can be daunting for healthcare professionals. In Indiana, the emphasis on specific CME topics is a testament to the state's commitment to addressing pressing health concerns. At CME Trail, we've consolidated Indiana's CME requirements to simplify your educational journey. For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation.

Indiana CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

  • Opioid Education: Starting from July 1, 2019, physicians are required to complete 2 hours of CME focusing on opioid prescribing and opioid abuse every two years.
  • Total CME Credits Required: 2 hours
  • Type of Credits: The 2 hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

CME Trail provides a selection of resources to help you meet Indiana's CME requirements effectively. Our platform offers easy access to relevant materials, enabling you to stay informed and compliant with state regulations.

Explore our resources and ensure you're up-to-date with your CME obligations, contributing to better patient care and a healthier community.

To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their specific CME requirements on opioid prescribing and sexual harassment we've compiled a list of free resources: 

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

  1. 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
  2. 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

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