How does a physician earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™?
One way is to participate in activities that are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by an accredited CME provider. CME providers accredited by the ACCME or an ACCME-recognized state medical society may designate educational activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ if they have been planned and implemented in accordance with the AMA requirements (PDF, 200KB) and those of their accreditor. If an activity has not been designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by an accredited CME provider, participants may not claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for that activity. A CME provider may choose, at its discretion, to not offer credit for an educational activity. Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ (PDF, 200KB) for non-designated educational activities if they (1) comply with the AMA definition of CME; (2) comply with the AMA ethical opinions on Gifts to Physicians from Industry and on Ethical Issues in CME (i.e., are not promotional); (3) and a physician finds to be a worthwhi
One way is to participate in activities that are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by an accredited CME provider. CME providers accredited by the ACCME or an ACCME-recognized state medical society may designate educational activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ if they have been planned and implemented in accordance with the AMA requirements and those of their accreditor. If an activity has not been designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by an accredited CME provider, participants may not claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for that activity. A CME provider may choose, at its discretion, to not offer credit for an educational activity. Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for non-designated educational activities if they (1) comply with the AMA definition of CME; (2) comply with the AMA ethical opinions on Gifts to Physicians from Industry and on Ethical Issues in CME (i.e., are not promotional); (3) and a physician finds to be a worthwhile learning experience rel
