The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine requires physician licensees to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) within the immediately preceding two years. Ten (10) hours of CME must be in the area of risk management study. Risk management study must include instruction in medical malpractice prevention and may include courses in medical ethics, quality assurance, medical-legal issues, patient relations, risk identification, patient safety, loss prevention, utilization review that directly relates to quality assurance, non-economic aspects of practice management, or courses designed to reduce the likelihood of medical malpractice.
Risk Management Credits
You must accrue 10 credits of risk management study. Four credits must be in category 1. The additional 6 credits may be in category 1 or category 2 risk management study.
- Category 2
Category 2 is generally self study or other relevant learning options.
Adapted from: Instructions for Completing Your Renewal Form and Frequently Asked Questions About Continuing Medical Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.