Continuing Medical Education (CME) is essential for physicians to maintain licensure and stay updated with medical advancements. Vermont has specific CME requirements for MD and DO physicians to ensure they provide the highest quality care. Understanding these requirements is crucial for compliance and professional development.

Vermont CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

• Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 30 hours of CME every 2 years.
• Category 1 Credits: All 30 hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
• Hospice, Palliative Care, or Pain Management Services: At least 1 hour must be on hospice, palliative care, or pain management services.
• Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances: For each licensee who holds a DEA number, at least 2 CME hours must be on safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances and pain management.

Fulfilling these requirements ensures that Vermont MD and DO physicians remain current in their medical practice and provide the best care to their patients.

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

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Resources to Fulfill Vermont’s CME Requirements

CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Vermont'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 end of life, prescribing controlled substances and pain management, we've compiled a list of free resources: 

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Free End of Life Care CME 

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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

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Free Resources of Prescribing Controlled Substances CME 

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. Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
4. 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
5. 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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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

Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME