To meet the continuing medical education (CME) requirements in Arkansas, both MD and DO physicians must adhere to specific criteria to maintain their licensure. Understanding and tracking these requirements is crucial for healthcare professionals practicing in the state.

At CME Trail, we've gathered all the necessary information on state CME requirements to simplify this process for you. Our resources are designed to help you meet your CME obligations efficiently.

Arkansas CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

• Annual CME Credits Required: 20 hours
• Type of Credits: At least 50% of these hours (10 hours) must be in the physician's primary area of practice and designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
• Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescribing: Physicians must complete at least 1 hour of CME annually specifically regarding the prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines. This hour may be included within the 20-hour annual CME requirement.
• Term: The CME credits must be completed annually.

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CME Trail offers a tailored collection of CME opportunities that adhere to Arkansas's guidelines. We provide a variety of educational resources, from an AI Question Bank, AI Medical GPT, AI Podcasts designed to fulfill the state-mandated topics while also fitting into busy schedules. Earn up to 120 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. For a more detailed look at these requirements, including the types of CME credits accepted and specific subjects to focus on, consult the Federation of State Medical Board.

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Free Pain Management, Opioid Use and Addiction CME Resources

1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Offers CME/CE activities on topics related to opioid and substance use disorders and addiction. NIDA CME/CE Activities
2. Pri-Med: Provides timely opioid CME courses to help primary care clinicians learn appropriate risk mitigation strategies and prevent substance use disorder. Pri-Med Opioid CME/CE
3. Wake AHEC: Offers a webinar and panel discussion series on controlled substances prescribing, with an emphasis on treating pain. Wake AHEC CME
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides training modules on treating substance use disorders, effective communication in treating SUDs, and care coordination in the treatment of SUDs, eligible for free continuing education credits. Access CDC Training Modules

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DISCLAIMER: CME requirements listed above are based on information from the Arkansas Medical Board and may be subject to change. State guidelines may vary, and it is the responsibility of each physician to verify the necessary state-specific CME criteria.