AMA direct credit for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ directly from the AMA for learning that occurs as a result of the activities below. One certificate will be provided for each type of activity claimed. Credit can only be awarded for activities taking place or completed within the last six years. Applicants should keep a copy of the application and supporting documentation submitted.
Teaching in a live CME activity
Credit may only be claimed for teaching at a live activity that is designated
for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. You may only claim credit once
for a repeated presentation, and cannot claim credit if you have already been
awarded credit for the same presentation from the accredited provider of the
activity. Supporting documentation requirements include a program or announcement
indicating speakers, accredited providers, dates and locations of each activity
included. The AMA will award two credits per hour of interaction.
Poster presentation(s)
Credit may be claimed for preparing a poster presentation that is included
in the published abstracts for the conference designated for AMA PRA Category
1 Credit™. Supporting documentation requirements include pages in
the program showing the poster abstract, name of the presenter, and date of
the activity. The AMA will award five credits per poster.
Published article(s)
Credit may be claimed for publishing, as a lead author, an article
in a journal included in the MEDLINE bibliographic database. This does not include
editing activities or contributions to the books. Supporting documentation requirements
include a reprint or copy of each article's first page with a listing of authors
and the publication date(s). The AMA will award ten credits per article.
Medically related advance degree
Obtaining a medically related degree, such as a Masters in Public Health (MPH), is eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This cannot be claimed if individual courses within the academic program were already certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Supporting documentation requirements include a copy of the diploma or notification letter indicating the degree and date of completion. The AMA will award 25 credits.
ABMS member board certification, recertification and MOC
Credit may be claimed for ABMS certification, recertification and MOC. Supporting documentation requirements include a copy of the certification or specialty board notification letter. The AMA will award 25 credits.
Direct credit application (PDF,150KB)
Resident application for PRA and direct credit
Participants in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
accredited residency or fellowship program may apply for the AMA Resident PRA
and direct credit certificate. Residents and fellows can obtain a one-, two-
or three-year PRA commensurate with the number of years completed in the residency
or fellowship program. In addition, residents and fellow may also apply for
20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each year of participation
in a residency or fellowship program completed within the last three years.
Residency application for
PRA and direct credit (PDF, 143KB)
For additional information, please call (312) 464-5296.
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