Earning credit for participation in international activities

Physicians may earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for participation in select international educational activities.

Agreement with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS)

The AMA will convert CME credit issued to physicians for participation in live activities certified by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), the accrediting arm of the UEMS, to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

National Specialty Societies accredited by the RCPSC are authorized to award AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians (MDs and DOs) participating in live activities they certify for credit.

International Conference Recognition (ICR) program

The ICR program recognizes a few conferences presented by international organizations each year and provides physicians with an opportunity to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ at these approved events.

Other CME activities

Physicians may also earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by participating in CME activities certified through American organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or an ACCME-recognized state medical society. Accredited providers may designate activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ regardless of the location of the activity. A physician attending such an event would receive credit directly from the accredited provider. For a list of accredited providers, visit www.accme.org.