3 things you should know about CME from the JAMA Network

Most physicians are familiar with journal-based continuing medical education (CME) activities, and many used the JAMA Network journals for this purpose. Eleven of the JAMA Network journals have at least one article per issue that is certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Here’s how the JAMA Network journals can help you fulfill your CME requirements: 1. JAMA Network CME is organized to fulfill state-mandated CME requirements. Some state licensing boards require physicians to participate in CME activities that include specific content requirements, such as pain management, end-of-life care, child abuse and appropriate prescribing. The JAMA network CME website shows which CME activities will qualify for this content by identifying by state which journal-based articles will meet content specific CME requirements for license renewal. 2. JAMA Network CME counts as type II maintenance of certification (MOC) for a number of boards.  Physicians certified by one of the American Board of Medical Specialties member boards have to meet certain MOC requirements. Journal-based CME from the JAMA Network is approved to meet MOC requirements for Part II and Part II self-assessment from various boards, including: The American Board of Ophthalmology The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The American Board of Plastic Surgery The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology The American Board of Surgery  Some of the courses approved for M...
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