Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Credit for all CME programs is granted on an hourly basis;
one credit hour may be claimed for each hour of activity.
A. Category 1
Formal educational programs which are sponsored by recognized
podiatric organizations, podiatric institutions, and any recognizable
affiliates, where podiatric principles and practice are an integral part of the
CME program. CME credits may be obtained by electronic means, provided that the
applicant furnishes a copy of the results of the self-assessment exam. If an
individual is in doubt about a program, it will be the responsibility of that
individual to contact the Board of Examiners for clarification prior to
participating in the program.
Programs sponsored by the following organizations,
institutions and affiliates are considered Category 1 activities:
1. American Podiatric Medical
Association
2. Maine Podiatric
Medical Association
3. American
Podiatric Medical Association State and Regional Societies
4. Council for Podiatric Medical Examination
("CPME")
5. Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education ("ACCME"), provided that the program
incorporates podiatric principles
6. Hospitals having at least one practicing
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine on its medical or surgical staff
7. Recognized affiliates of the American
Podiatric Medical Association
8.
Any individual who is licensed in the State of Maine and who serves an
internship, residency, fellowship or preceptorship approved by the APMA Council
on Podiatric Education after licensure may obtain 15 hours of Category 1 credit
for that year of service.
B. Category 2
1. Formal education programs sponsored by
recognized institutions, organizations and agencies which do not meet the
criteria under Category 1. These recognizable programs would include, but are
not limited to:
a. Sponsors recognized by the
AMA Council on CME
b. Accredited
medical schools and hospitals
c.
Medical societies and specialty groups
d. Government health agencies and
institutions
2. Original
scientific papers and publications. Preparation and initial presentation of a
scientific paper or research project before a professional audience, or initial
publication in a recognizable professional journal.
3. Teaching activities which involve contact
with students, externs, residents, practicing podiatrists and allied health
professionals. Such teaching would include classes in colleges of podiatric
medicine, lecturing to hospital staffs, and participating in formal educational
programs, such as seminars. One credit hours for each hour of actual
instruction will be granted.
4.
Participation in hospital and departmental conferences with review and
evaluation of patient care. Examples would include peer review activities, such
as surgical department committees, tumor boards, tissue committees, clinical
pathology conferences, medical record audits and mortality reviews. No credit
will be granted for meetings which are for hospital business, e.g. medical
staff meetings.
5. Preparation and
personal presentation of a scientific exhibit at a state, regional or national
professional meeting.
6. Programs
not listed above that are submitted and approved by the Board.
