Continuing Medical Education (CME) is essential for physicians to maintain licensure and stay updated with medical advancements. West Virginia has specific CME requirements for MD and DO physicians to ensure they provide the highest quality care. Understanding these requirements is crucial for compliance and professional development.
West Virginia CME Requirements for MD Physicians:
- Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 50 hours of CME every 2 years.
- Category 1 Credits: All 50 hours must be Category 1 credits.
- Specialty Requirement: 30 of the 50 hours must be related to the physician's area of specialty.
- Drug Diversion Training: Providers must complete 3 hours of a board approved Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training / Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training CME.
- Teaching Credit: Physicians can earn CME by teaching medical education courses, lectures, or serving as preceptors, with a maximum of 20 hours allowed in this category.
- Board Certification: Participation in a board certification or recertification by an ABMS specialty board within the licensing period is equivalent to 47 hours of Category 1 activity.
- Effective July 1, 2026, physicians must complete an unspecified number of CME hours in nutrition.
West Virginia CME Requirements for DO Physicians:
- Total CME Credits: Physicians must complete 32 hours of CME every 2 years.
- Category 1 Credits: 16 of which must be Category 1A or 1B credits.
- Specialty Requirement: 30 of the 50 hours must be related to the physician's area of specialty.
- Drug Diversion Training: Providers must complete 3 hours of a board approved: Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training / Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training CME.
- Teaching Credit: Physicians can earn CME by teaching medical education courses, lectures, or serving as preceptors, with a maximum of 20 hours allowed in this category.
- Board Certification: Participation in a board certification or recertification by an ABMS specialty board within the licensing period is equivalent to 47 hours of Category 1 activity.
- Effective July 1, 2026, physicians must complete an unspecified number of CME hours in nutrition.
Fulfilling these requirements ensures that West Virginia 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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DISCLAIMER: CME requirements listed above are based on information from the West Virginia Board of Medicine and the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic 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.
