Continuing Medical Education (CME) is a very important tool in the completion of maintenance of certification in anesthesia. First, the diplomat to participate in continuing medical education an indication that he is determined to excel in the field. Second, and most importantly, a certain amount of credit in continuing medical education are required to answer the second part of the MOCA program to complete. Here are some frequently asked questions about CME and its relevance to MOCA:
1. How many continuing medical education credits can I stop?
When you receive your certification diplomat in 2004 and beyond, you must complete no fewer than 350 credits in ten years and at least 250 credits must be under the guidelines of the AMA category 1. Those who have the MOCA program after the date of the 1st January 2008, a certain number of credits for continuing medical education to the year you received your certification is based diplomat.
2. What activities are in category 1 CME?
All activities, which has a sponsor of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in Category 1 CME. All specific activities described in the 2010 revision of the Recognition Award and credit doctor.
3. Certification Board certification and subspecialty CME?
No, not the ABA CME for your specialization and even sub-specialty certification. However, you will receive 50 credits for the 12-month program of support in any ACGME accredited subspecialty complete.
4. What about “lifelong learning” is different from the “Self Assessment”?
Training activities to improve the skills and knowledge focused in anesthesiology. This can be achieved through conferences, seminars and attend conferences related to your specialty or sub-area. On the self-assessment activities, the other developed to help you improve your current level of skills and knowledge in a format like the question and answer activity.
5.Do I need to have a CME each year for 10 years MOCA cycle?
No, you are not obligated to complete the annual minimum requirement for CME points. However, it is necessary to complete the CME activity not less than 5 years 10-year MOCA program.
6. Why do I get credit for my CME activities are not reported?
The provider of medical education are free to submit CME and the activities of the ABA on your behalf.
You are just a few of the many frequently asked questions about CME for MOCA, if you want more information, please visit the website of the American Board of Anesthesiology.

February 16th, 2012
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