Continuing Education FAQs
Do I have to be a physician to attend CME conference?
CME conferences are designed for physician clinical gaps and interests. However, we encourage and invite clinical partners to attend our conferences and learn with us because of their vital and necessary role to our providers.
How do I know I am getting Category 1 credits for the CME I have completed at Licking Memorial?
If you have attended a CME conference or completed an Enduring Material course, the CME Coordinator records this information in a database. Attendee transcripts are printed annually in January and mailed (physician or clinical partners). If audited or you would like a report for your records, contact the CME Coordinator at any time for your transcripts.
I have a topic that I want to learn about, what do I do?
If you have identified a clinical gap in your practice or simply have a topic you desire to learn more about, you may contact any Committee Member or Jessica Adamson, CME Coordinator via email at jadamson@lmhealth.org or by calling (220) 564-4013. The topic is sent to the Medical Education Planning Committee to be approved and the planning process begins. The CME Coordinator will communicate the status of your request to you.
I would like to be a speaker or co-speaker at a CME event, what should I do?
If you have identified a clinical gap, have a subject that would improve clinical practice or patient care, please feel free to contact any Committee Member or Jessica Adamson, CME Coordinator, via email at jadamson@lmhealth.org or by calling (220) 564-4013.
Have the following information ready for the Medical Education Planning Committee to approve your topic.
Topic or topic title and objectives. Learning objectives are three to four objectives that you would like attendees to be able to know or demonstrate upon completion of your activity.
The CME Coordinator will contact you to walk you through the planning process and assist you with conference needs and/or details.
Do I have to be a physician to speak at a CME?
ACCME nor the Medical Education Planning Committee require a physician speak to the Medical Staff regarding CME. You need to be qualified or a “subject matter expert” and be approved by our planning committee to be a speaker.
How many CME Credits do I need for my Ohio Medical Board Licensure for my renewal cycle?
Ohio State Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirement
- Credit Amount: Ohio requires 50 hours of CME credits per licensure cycle. For first time renewal, a licensee's required hours will be prorated based on the number of months for which the individual has been licensed.
- Physicians renewing their license must complete 50 hours of CME designated by the AMA as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, by the AOA as category 1-A or 2-A, or by the APMA as category 1. Physicians residing or practicing outside of Ohio, and physicians who are not currently practicing, must complete CME requirements if they wish to maintain their license. Reinstatement CME requires the above criteria within 24 months prior to submission and must be completed before reinstating a license.
- Licensure Cycle: As of Oct. 17, 2019, renewal for new license holders will occur on the 2-year anniversary of initial issuance and every 2 years thereafter. For licenses issued prior to Oct. 17, 2019, the renewal deadline will continue to be on the same date as it is currently.
- Topics: As of May 2021, physicians are required to complete one hour of CME on the topic of a licensee’s duty to report misconduct to the State Medical Board of Ohio. The remaining CME hours do not have specific topical requirements.
Who reports my education to the Ohio Medical Board?
If your education is being audited, you may contact the CME Coordinator at ext. 4013 or by emailing JAdamson@lmhealth.org, for your transcript and report this along with your non-LMH provided education directly to the Board using the instruction given in your letter of request.