FAQs about CME
Q: What are the CME requirements for physicians in the state of Massachusetts?
A: Below is a list containing all The Board of Registration in Medicine's one-time requirements:
- 1 Credit Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias*
- 2 Credits End-of-life Issues
- 3 Credits Proficiency in Electronic Health Records
- Training Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Training
- Training Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Training
- 2 Credits Implicit Bias in Healthcare
*This training is required for physicians who serve an adult population.
The list below of continuing requirements must be taken in each licensing cycle:
- 3 Credits Opioids and Pain Management
- 10 Credits Risk Management Study
- 2 Credits Reading the Board’s Regulations, 243 CMR 1.00-3.00
For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/general-physician-licensing-questions
Q: What is risk management study in Massachsetts?
A: Risk management study must include instruction in medical malpractice prevention, such as risk identification, patient safety and loss prevention, and may include instruction in any of the following areas:
- medical ethics;
- quality assurance;
- medical-legal issues;
- patient relations;
- utilization review that directly relates to quality assurance; or
- non-economic aspects of practice management.
- Electronic health records
- End-of-life care issues
- Opioid and Pain Management
For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/general-physician-licensing-questions
Q: Does CRICO Offer Continuing Medical Education Credits (CME) and/or Risk Management Study in Massachusetts?
A: Yes, CRICO offers AMA PRA Category I Credits™ and some activities are also suitable for Risk Management Study in Massachusetts.
To learn more about CRICO’s free CME activities please visit: https://www.rmf.harvard.edu/Risk-Prevention-and-Education/Education-and-CME-Catalog-Page
Q: I’m a nurse; do you offer Continuing Education credits?
A: At this time CRICO offers AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. The Massachusetts Board of Nursing website describes how you may use participation in an activity that provides CME credit for license renewal in their frequently asked questions.
Q: How is AI used responsibly in accredited continuing education?
A: Any use of AI in accredited continuing education must follow the ACCME Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Accredited Continuing Education. All AI‑assisted work is subject to human review and oversight, safeguards to ensure independence, accuracy, and confidentiality, and the accredited provider retains the right to review and withdraw CME sponsorship if warranted.
For more information, please visit: ACCME Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Accredited Continuing Education.