What are Periodic Self-Assessment credits and how often must they be earned?
You are required to complete a total of 300 self-assessment questions within each 10-year cycle. In the spirit of continuous life-long learning, completing 30 questions every year is the recommended approach. However, our requirement is that every diplomate must complete three 100-question self-assessment modules over the course of each 10-year cycle: one by the end of year 3, a second by the end of year 6, and a third by the end of year 10, in order to be "participating in continuing certification." Ideally, at least 8 CME hours per year will be spent in self-assessment activities.
