Earning and redeeming CME and MOC
Put time spent researching clinical questions with UpToDate toward continuing professional development requirements. In this section, learn how easy it is to earn and redeem CME and fulfill MOC/CC requirements.
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Continuing Medical Education Tracking
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Fulfill ABMS and State Board MOC/CC requirements
Earn and redeem CME
To earn CME/CE/CPD credit, you must be a registered user affiliated with an organization that licenses UpToDate or an individual subscriber.
Each accrediting body recognizes one of two tracking methods. UpToDate offers both of these methods. Visit www.uptodate.com/cme for a current list of accrediting organizations.
- Point-of-care learning — tracks research question, topics reviewed, and user documentation of how information was applied in practice.
- Time-based tracking system — tracks length of time user spends reading a topic (up to 10 mins per topic per session).
CME
Clinicians can use the time they already spend researching clinical questions with UpToDate toward continuing professional development requirements at no extra cost, with no additional testing.
Redeem CME on mobile
Learn how to quickly and easily redeem CME/CE/CPD credits right form the UpToDate Mobile App.
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How to change CME Settings
Your CME/CE/CPD setting determines the type of credit you receive from UpToDate.
The default CME setting is AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. To change your setting, click the CME/CE/CPD link located in the top navigation menu then select Settings from the left menu.
To change the default setting:
- Click the CME/CE/CPD link located in the top navigation, then select Settings from the left menu. Or click My Account from the drop down, then select Settings under CME/MOC/State.
- Note: On the mobile app, select the CME/MOC/State menu item from the hamburger menu on the top right hand side.
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- Click Edit under the CME Credit Type tab and select the desired default setting from the list of CME/CE/CPD offerings.
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- Click Save at the bottom of the page.
CME credits are earned automatically when using the UpToDate search feature. If you view an article without first performing a search, you will not earn CME credits.
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How to redeem CME
Log in to UpToDate and click the CME link in the top navigation menu.
On mobile, access the CME dashboard by clicking on the CME/MOC/State menu item in the hamburger menu on the top right hand side.
- Click “Select Credits” to access credit for which you have yet to complete the required reflection.
- For credits you’ve already reflected on, click “Redeem Now.”
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Credits will be displayed by “Credit Count” (see most recent earned credits by count) or by “Month Range” (see most recent earned credits over a time frame of your choice).
- Select the credits you want to redeem and click “Continue.”
- You may also choose to display only reflected credits.
- If redeeming from a mobile device, tap each credit once to select.
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Upon clicking “Continue”, if you are a point-of-care user, you will be asked to reflect on the goal of your search and the way you applied this information to your practice. Once completed, your credits will turn green.
Note: You may choose to complete the reflection for your search while you are in a topic. See the in-topic CME section below for more details.
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Upon clicking “Continue,” you will be asked to answer some evaluation questions. Answer the questions and click “Submit.”
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After you submit your evaluation, you will be brought to the CME History page, where you can view, download, and print your certificate and activity log.
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How to complete in-topic CME reflection
When accessing a topic related to a new search, a check mark icon will appear in the navigation bar.
Clicking the icon displays a reflection panel. Complete the reflection for a search from within the topic and click “Save”.
Visit the CME link in the top toolbar, and click on Redeem CME in the left panel. The topic for which the in-topic reflection was completed will display when “Only show reflected credits” is marked.
Downloads and related links
- CME Guide View PDF
- CME Accreditations Read More
- UpToDate for Professional Development Read More
- How do I merge two accounts? View Article
Earn and redeem MOC/CC
To fulfill MOC/CC requirements, you must be a registered user affiliated with an organization that licenses UpToDate or an individual subscriber.
Physicians can use the time they spend with UpToDate to meet the MOC/CC requirements of several certifying boards. For some boards, learner completion information is sent electronically (direct credit reporting).
Visit the UpToDate Professional Development page for a list of participating state medical boards and certifying boards, including those participating in direct credit reporting. The recognition statements for participating boards in the US are also available.
Clinicians can use credits earned from use of UpToDate to fulfill MOC requirements of several ABMS boards.
Additional information
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How to confirm your CME tracking setting
Participating MOC/CC boards accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Confirm that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is selected as the default CME tracking setting by clicking the CME link in the top navigation menu to access the CME dashboard.
To change the setting:
- Click the CME/CE/CPD link located in the top navigation, then select Settings from the left menu. Or click My Account from the drop down, then select Settings under CME/MOC/State.
- Note: On the mobile app, select the CME/MOC/State menu item from the hamburger menu on the top right hand side.
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- Click Edit under the CME Credit Type tab and select the desired default setting from the list of CME/CE/CPD offerings.
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- Click Save at the bottom of the page.
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How to add your MOC or State Certifying Board
To submit credit directly to your participating MOC/CC board, you will need to add a board to your account.
- From the (1) Settings link in the left hand navigation, select (2) MOC Boards or State Boards.
- You will be asked to (3) enter your name and birth date. (4) Click Save.
- (5) Select your board from the drop down menu. Enter the required information as it appears on your Board paperwork (visit the Board website for questions regarding your Board ID) and click the Save button.
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How to redeem credits
Log in to UpToDate and click the CME link in the top navigation menu.
On mobile, access the CME dashboard by clicking on the CME/MOC/State menu item in the hamburger menu on the top right hand side.
- Click “Select Credits” to access credit for which you have yet to complete the required reflection.
- For credits you’ve already reflected on, click “Redeem Now."
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Credits will be displayed by “Credit Count” (see most recent earned credits by count) or by “Month Range” (see most recent earned credits over a time frame of your choice).
- Select the credits you want to redeem and click “Continue.”
- You may also choose to display only reflected credits.
- If redeeming from a mobile device, tap each credit once to select
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How to auto-submit redeemed credits
Upon completing the reflection for selected credits, you will be prompted to submit an optional evaluation. (If you have previously completed your reflection, you will be brought directly to the evaluation after clicking Redeem Now from the CME dashboard).
Upon submission of your evaluation, redeemed credits will be automatically and directly submitted to your participating MOC/CC certifying board.
You will be brought to the CME History page, where you can view, download, and print your certificate and activity log.
Downloads and related links
- MOC Guide View PDF
- How do I view my recent searches and topics? View Article
- What are the links below the topic titles on the search results page? View Article
- Where do I find links to related topics? View Article
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