Section 396-3-3 - Categories of Acceptable Continuing EducationCredit 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 Association2. Maine Podiatric Medical Association3. American Podiatric Medical Association State and Regional Societies4. Council for Podiatric Medical Examination ("CPME")5. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ("ACCME"), provided that the program incorporates podiatric principles6. Hospitals having at least one practicing Doctor of Podiatric Medicine on its medical or surgical staff7. Recognized affiliates of the American Podiatric Medical Association8. 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 CMEb. Accredited medical schools and hospitalsc. Medical societies and specialty groupsd. Government health agencies and institutions2. 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.