Continuing Medical Education (CME) is an essential aspect of maintaining licensure and staying updated with the latest advancements in healthcare. For MD and DO physicians practicing in Ohio, it's crucial to understand and adhere to the state's specific CME requirements. These requirements are designed to ensure that physicians maintain a high level of expertise and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Below is a detailed overview of the CME requirements for Ohio MD and DO physicians:

• Total CME Credits: Physicians are required to complete 100 hours of CME every two years.
• Category 1 Credits: At least 40 of these hours must be Category 1 credits, which are typically provided by accredited organizations and focus on advancing medical knowledge and patient care.
• Pain Management Clinics: Physician owner/operators of pain management clinics must complete at least 20 hours of Category 1 CME in pain medicine every two years. This must include one or more courses addressing the potential for addiction. These hours count toward the Category 1 requirement for certificate of registration renewal.
• Duty to Report Misconduct: Effective May 31, 2021, all MDs, DOs, and DPMs are required to complete one hour of CME prior to renewal on the topic of a licensee’s duty to report misconduct. Enforcement of this requirement will commence with renewal applications submitted on or after July 1, 2021.

By meeting these requirements, Ohio MD and DO physicians not only fulfill their legal obligations but also contribute to their ongoing professional growth and the betterment of patient care.

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

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Resources to Fulfill Ohio’s CME Requirements

CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Ohio'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 & duty to report misconduct, 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 Duty to Report Misconduct CME

• Duty to Report Misconduct CME Video:

Ohio Medical Board's Duty to Report Video: This video, created by the Ohio Medical Board, is specifically designed to fulfill the one-hour CME requirement on the topic of a licensee’s duty to report misconduct. It offers guidance on identifying and reporting unethical or unprofessional behavior in the medical field.