What activities may a physician claim for AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™?
Activities that qualify for AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ (PDF, 200KB) are defined as educational activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that: (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 related to his/her practice.
Activities that qualify for AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ are defined as educational activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that: (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 related to his/her practice. The following are types of activities that may meet the definition of AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™: • Teaching residents or medical students or other health professionals • Unstructured online searching and learning (i.e., not Internet PoC) • Reading authoritative medical literature • Consultation with peers and medical experts • Small group discussions • Self assessment activities • Medical writing • Preceptorships • Research • Participating in live activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ In each case, as with live activities, physicians may self claim one (1)
