Continuing Medical Education for Healthcare Providers

To learn more about each topic, click directly on the link:

1. New Announcement about the Board’s new collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to simplify physicians CME reporting.
2. CME Regulatory Requirement for Physicians
3. CME Frequently Asked Questions for Physicians:
   • How many CME credits hours are required to renew my license?
   • If this is my first license renewal, do I need CME credits?
   • If I am retired or have a volunteer license do I still need CME credits?
   • What type of activities count for CME credit?
   • I am a resident or fellow. Does my graduate medical education program count for CMEs?
   • How long must I keep my CME documentation?
4. Continuing Education Requirements for CDS Registration

Links to Related State or External Organizations

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Search for information on diseases and conditions, training opportunities, and continuing education courses online. The CDC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• To learn more about CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids and Interactive Training for Healthcare Providers, click here.

2. The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi): Provides accredited continuing medical education to health care professionals throughout Maryland.
3. National Institutes of health (NIH): Provides accredited continuing medical education to health care professionals throughout Maryland.
4. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): A resource for health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases.
5. National Institutes of health (NIH): Implicit Bias Training resources.