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 Oregon, 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 standard of care and stay current with medical knowledge.
Oregon CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:
- Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 60 hours of CME every 2 years, or 30 hours if licensed during the second year of the biennium.
- Type of Credits: All CME credits must be AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, or AOA Category 2A credits.
- Pain Management Course: All licensees of the Oregon Medical Board (except those holding Lapsed, Limited, Telemedicine, Teleradiology, or Telemonitoring licenses) must complete a 1-hour pain management course.
- Additional Pain Management Requirement: Physicians must also complete a minimum of 6 CME credit hours in the subject of pain management and/or the treatment of terminally ill and dying patients. This requirement can be fulfilled with any combination of CME coursework focusing on pain management and/or treatment of terminally ill and dying patients.
- Mandatory Topics: Participation in cultural competency, suicide risk assessment, and Alzheimer's education may be counted toward the mandatory continuing education required of all Board licensees.
Fulfilling these requirements ensures that Oregon MD and DO 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
Resources to Fulfill Oregon’s CME Requirements
CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Oregon'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, & end of life care, we've compiled a list of free resources:
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
- 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
Free End of Life Care CME
- MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care: Offers e-learning modules tailored for physicians, covering various aspects of palliative care and end-of-life management. Explore these resources at: MJHS Palliative Institute E-Learning
- Pri-Med: Provides free CME courses on end-of-life care, focusing on best practices, communication strategies, and symptom management. Access these courses at: Pri-Med End-of-Life Care CME
MyCME Palliative Care: Offers a range of free CME activities related to palliative care, including end-of-life care topics. Visit the website to explore available courses: MyCME Palliative Care
