What kind of CME credits count for the continuing certification?

What kind of CME credits count for the continuing certification?

Half of the credits must be within the physician's specialty area or practice (i.e., 50% in dermatology). These hours should be accumulated in dermatologic education, but hours that directly relate to your type of practice are also acceptable. For example, CME related to internal medicine would be acceptable if your practice is primarily a hospital-based consultation practice. Ethics, office management, and physician-patient relations are appropriate subjects for CME, but are not considered specialty-specific education.

All CME credits must be Category 1 and accepted by one of the following:

• Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)