What qualifies as SA-CME?

What qualifies as SA-CME?

What is Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME)? Self-Assessment CMEs are educational activities that utilize instruction and self-administered examination to improve skills, knowledge, patient care and/or practice performance. SA-CME meets part of the Lifelong Learning requirement of the ABR’s MOC Program.

What is the difference between Sam and SA-CME?

What is self-assessment CME (SA-CME) or SAM? The ABR defines any AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that requires you to complete some sort of assessment as SA-CME. The term SAM is the same as SA-CME.

Does SA-CME count as CME?

CME from SA activities counts toward total CME credits per year. The ABPN also allows a portion of the self-assessment requirement to be filled by non-CME activities.

What is Sam CME?

Self-Assessment Module (SAM) credit is a special designation for AMA Category I CME credit. SAM eligible for meeting Continuing Certification Part II requirements must be accredited AMA PRA Category 1 CME activities. An activity which wishes to qualify as SAM-eligible CME must follow the guidelines in this toolkit.

How many CME credits do you need to be a radiologist?

The ABR requires that radiologists complete 75 CME credits every three years. Of these credits, 25 must be from Self-Assessment CME activities, which are podium presentations typically delivered in a live atmosphere.

Does taking a board exam count as CME?

Any physician who takes and passes a certifying or recertifying examination administered by a recognized specialty board is granted credit for 100 Category 1 continuing medical education hours for four consecutive years.

What is ABR Ola?

OLA is a progressive online assessment that will replace the previous proctored MOC Exam required every 10 years. OLA is aligned with the other three parts of MOC that remain the same—Part 1: state licensure; Part 2: CME and self-assessment; and Part 4: participation in practice quality improvement activities.

What is a Category 1 CME?

Category 1 CME focuses on education for a designated speciality content area. Requirements are set forth by your speciality board and by each individual state. These requirements can be completed in the form of lectures, conferences, and online programs.

What is considered self-assessment for CME?

Definition: Self-assessment educational activities provide a mechanism for learners to conduct a systematic review of their own performance, knowledge base or skill set in a defined area of practice. Examples include self-administered exams with feedback and case study portfolios.

What is AMA PRA credit?

The AMA Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) is an award issued by the AMA since 1968 to physicians who have met certain CME requirements. It recognizes physicians who have demonstrated their commitment to staying current with advances in medicine by participating in CME activities.