Continuing Medical Education (CME) is crucial for physicians to maintain licensure and stay updated with medical advancements. Washington, D.C., has specific CME requirements for MD and DO physicians to ensure they provide the highest quality care. Understanding these requirements is essential for compliance and professional development.

Washington, D.C. CME Requirements for MD and DO Physicians:

1. Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 50 hours of CME every 2 years.
2. Category 1 Credits: All 50 hours must be Category 1 credits.
3. LGBTQ Cultural Competency: Physicians must complete 2 hours in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency.
4. Pharmacology: Physicians must complete at least 1 course in the subject of pharmacology.
5. Public Health Priorities: Effective January 1, 2021, 10 percent of the total CME requirement must be completed in topics identified by the Director of the Department of Health as public health priorities.

Fulfilling these requirements ensures that Washington, D.C., MD and DO physicians remain current in their medical practice and provide the best care to their patients. For further details on state CME requirements, please visit the official Federation of State Medical Board documentation.

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1. Sexual and Reproductive Health
   
   1. Obtaining a sexual history and discussing sexualexperiences with patients
   2. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health andrights
   3. Cervical cancer
   4. Family planning and contraception
   5. Maternal and perinatal health
   6. Violence against women and girls
   7. Breastfeeding Promotion
2. Chronic Disease Management
   
   1. Obesity prevention and treatment
   2. Lifestyle change management
   3. Disease-specific management (hypertension,diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, etc.)
3. One Health (https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/index.html)
   
   1. Vector and non-vector borne disease
   2. Water quality and safety
   3. Zoonotic diseases
   4. Antimicrobial-resistant germs
   5. Food security
   6. Environmental contamination
   7. Air quality
   8. Impact of climatological changes on health
4. Healthcare Professional Retention and CapacityBuilding
   
   1. Suicide prevention
   2. Avoidance and managing burnout
   3. Quality improvement
   4. Substance use/misuse and substance use disorder
   5. Implicit bias, cultural humility, and Culturallyand Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and healthcare.
5. Community and Patient Safety
   
   1. Fall and injury prevention
   2. Violence prevention, including gun violence
   3. Emergency preparedness for patients
   4. Effects of social media
   5. Infection control
   6. Identifying cognitive impairment in patients

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DISCLAIMER: CME requirements listed above are based on information from the Washington DC Board of Medicine 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.

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