Keeping up with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements is a crucial aspect of maintaining medical licensure and ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare. In New Mexico, the CME requirements for MD and DO physicians are designed to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical areas, particularly in the management of pain and controlled substances.
Below is a detailed overview of the CME requirements for New Mexico MD and DO physicians:
- Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 75 hours of Category 1 CME every three years.
- Category 1 Credits: All 75 hours must be Category 1 credits, which are typically provided by accredited organizations and focus on advancing medical knowledge and patient care.
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- Physicians who hold a federal drug enforcement administration (DEA) registration and license to prescribe opioids are required to complete 5 CME hours specifically related to controlled substances.
- New licensees with a DEA registration and license to prescribe opioids must complete an additional 5 CME hours in pain management during their first year of licensure.
By meeting these requirements, New Mexico MD and DO physicians not only comply with state regulations but also contribute to their ongoing professional development and the safety of their patients.
For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation
Resources to Fulfill New Mexico’s CME Requirements
CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to New Mexico'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 prescribing controlled substances & pain management we've compiled a list of free resources:
Free Resources of Prescribing Controlled Substances
- 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
- 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
- Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
- 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
Free Pain Management CME
- Medscape - Frequently provides free courses in pain management, opioid prescribing and end of life, along with other relevant topics for healthcare providers. Medscape education
- 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
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid prescribing. NIDA CME/CE Activities
- Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
