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Continuing Medical Education and Licensure Requirements by State
Whether you`re a new or veteran healthcare provider, eMedEvents` collection of medical resources can help you with the completion of your continuing medical education (CME). Browse our library, which includes current CME requirements, lists of medical societies and certification boards, and details regarding medical licensure in each US state.
Learn about CME Requirements by State
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission Of Alabama
- Medical DegreeMD/DO
- CME Credits Required25.00
- Licensing Cycle1 year
- AMA PRA Cat 1 Credit(s)25
You are exempt from the CME requirement if you:
- do not reside in Alabama and do not practice in Alabama (physicians only)
- are retired and have received a retirement waiver from the Board (if you are retired but do not have a waiver, you are still subject to the CME requirement) (physicians only)
- received your initial license this calendar year
- have applied for and received from the Board a disability waiver
- are enrolled or were enrolled in a residency training program or clinical fellowship program during any part of this calendar year (physicians only)
- are a member of any branch of the armed services of the United States and are deployed for military service; the exemption is for the calendar year in which you are deployed
- Additional Notes The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) accredit providers to confer AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢.
Related Info
Search Medical Societies by State
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- 19 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
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(800) 239-6272, Local (334) 954-2500(334) 269-5200
- masa@masalink.org
Search Medical Assessment Boards by State
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners
- 848 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL 36101-0946
P.O. Box 946 -
(334) 242-4116( 334) 242-4155
Initial Medical Licensure Processes by State
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334-242-4116GMEAMG-1 year
IMG-3 years - No. of attempts at Licensing exam
10 attempts at all USMLE Steps
3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3 No limit on COMLEX - Time limit for licensing exams 7 years to complete all USMLE Steps No limit on COMLEX
