In the ever-evolving field of medicine, staying current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) is crucial. New Hampshire sets forth specific CME requirements for its licensed MD and DO physicians to ensure they remain at the forefront of medical knowledge and patient care. These requirements not only focus on the volume of CME credits but also on the content and category of the education received.

Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about fulfilling your CME requirements in New Hampshire:

• Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 100 hours of approved continuing medical education every two years.
• Category I Credits: At least 40 of the required 100 hours must be in Category I.
• Category II Credits: No more than 60 of the total hours can be in Category II.
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  • Pain Management: 3 credits in pain management are mandatory.
  • Addiction: An additional 3 credits must be dedicated to addiction.

By adhering to these requirements, New Hampshire MD and DO physicians not only comply with state regulations but also enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to their patients.

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

CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to New Hampshire'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.  

Resources to Fulfill New Hampshire’s CME Requirements

To assist healthcare professionals in fulfilling their specific CME requirements on pain management and controlled substance prescribing/addiction and 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 Controlled Substance Prescribing/Addiction 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