CME 101
The New Hampshire Medical Society tracks Continuing Medical Education (CME) for all Physicians licensed in NH. Some of the basic information you need to know is as follows;
- CME is computed for a three year cycle, based on when you originally received your license.
- The cycle years are calendar years, from January 1 of year 1 to December 31 of year 3.
- The form is an Annual form, if you have not completed the requirements of your cycle, you will receive a form each year until you do complete the cycle. If you complete the cycle in the first year you will not receive a form until a new cycle starts.
- The Credits fall into 2 groups Category 1 and 2. The state requires 150 credits over the 3 year period, 60 credits must be Cat 1 and the remaining 90 can be either Cat 1 or 2. We have limited storage space so it is not necessary to mail us more than the minimum.
- Category 1 includes credits that you attend classes for or take tests, whatever the process you will receive a certificate stating the number of approved Cat 1 credits, the institution that provided the credits and a date. Copies of these certificates must be submitted for credit to be approved.
- Category 2 are self learning experiences such as journal reading, use of audiovisual materials where you learn something, seminars that do not qualify for Cat 1, teaching or book or paper writing. These can be listed on the last page of the form.
- There are some equivalents such as receiving a PRA, Board Certification (annual recertification with a specific number of credits may be used for Cat 1 credits as designated) or license from another state listed on the form that will cover you for a 3 year cycle. If you submit a board certification in the last year of a cycle that does not cover for three years from that date forward it simple will cover you for 1 three year cycle.
- Annual reporting fee is $35.
Contact Katie Poole with questions.
If you are looking for information on how to become an accredited CME provider, see Accreditation.
