New CME Requirements for Oregon License Renewal

The Oregon Medical Board has instituted a new administrative rule related to continuing medical education requirements and demonstration of ongoing competency as a prerequisite for renewing an Oregon medical license. The rule requires:

1. Ongoing participation in re-certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties board, the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;
   
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2. 60 hours of continuing medical education per two years relevant to the licensee's current medical practice as follows:
• American Medical Association Category 1;
• American Osteopathic Association Category 1-A; or
• American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1 (pre-approved)

If you are not participating in re-certification by the ABMS board, the AOA-BOS board, or the NCCPA board, you must complete the applicable credit hours by October 2011 (for the next renewal period 2012/13).

Thanks to the OMA for bringing this to our attention. For further information, see the specific Oregon Medical Board administrative rule OAR 847-008-0070 .