How can I earn the AMA PRA?

Documentation of appropriate credits earned in the time span for which you are applying:

Standard Certificate		PRA with Commendation
Years	Credits required	Years	Credits required
3	150 credits within 3 years (at least 60 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)	3	270 credits within 3 years (at least 180 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
2	100 credits within 2 years (at least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)	2	180 credits within 2 years (at least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
1	50 credits within 1 year (at least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)	1	90 credits within 1 year (at least 60 must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)

Re-certification with specialty boards
Physicians who have met the certification or re-certification requirements of an ABMS member specialty board may apply to receive a three-year standard AMA PRA certificate.

Reciprocity with specialty societies
An AMA PRA certificate can be provided to any physician who has met the CME requirements of the following medical societies. A letter from the medical society is required for documentation.