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Planning a CME event? Use a pharma-free provider! Download a list of Accredited Providers of CME that do not Accept Commercial Support. (.doc .pdf)

NEW! The Independent Drug Information Service offers a CME activity, Antipsychotic medications in primary care: Limited benefit, sizable risk, through the joint sponsorship of Harvard Medical School and The Alosa Foundation.
Credits available: CME 1
Expires 04/20/2015

FDA web-based CME courses:

The Past. Present. And Future of FDA Human Drug Regulation
Credits available: 1.5 CME 1.5 CPE 1.5 CNE
Expires 6/28/2013

Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), NIH offers a course on Sex and Gender. All six sections must be completed to receive CME credit.
Credits available: CME 6.00
Expires 2/28/2013

The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) has two new CME sessions available through the NCFH Resource Center. These sessions are free of charge and available as CD-ROMs.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, site on Mortality and Morbidity has “Spotlight modules” which are actual case studies with “expert commentary addressing issues of patient safety and medical errors.”
Register or log-in.

NEW! The AHRQ is also offering several opportunities to gain CME credit through the Effective Health Care Program.

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure: Comparative Effectiveness
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2015

First- and Second-Generation Antipsychotics for Children and Young Adults
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2015

Second-Generation Antidepressants for Treating Adult Depression—An Update
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2015

Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring Methods for Diabetes Mellitus: Comparative Effectiveness
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2015

Progestogens for Prevention of Preterm Birth
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2015

Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/2015

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/2015

Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: An Update
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/2015

Antinuclear Antibody, Rheumatoid Factor, and Cyclic-Citrullinated Peptide Testing for the Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Complaints in Pediatric Populations
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 7/2015

Treatment Options for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 6/2015

Adjunctive Devices for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 5/2015

Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – An Update
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 5/2015

Treatment To Prevent Fractures in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis: An Update
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 5/2015

Noncyclic Chronic Pelvic Pain Therapies for Women
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 4/2015

Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 2/2015

Analgesics for Osteoarthritis–An Update
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 2/2015

Clostridium difficile Infections: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 12/2014

ACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults With Hypertension Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 10/2014

A Case Study in Prostate Cancer Treatment: Utilizing Comparative Effectiveness Research for Patient-Centered Decisionmaking
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/30/2014

Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/30/2014

Comparative Effectiveness of Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/2014

Comparative Effectiveness Review of Screening, Behavioral Counseling, and Referral in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 7/30/2014

Summary of Screening, Behavioral Counseling, and Referral in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse
Credits available: 0.75 CME
Expires 7/30/2014

Comparative Effectiveness Research: Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Women
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 6/29/2014

Updates on the Comparative Effectiveness of Second-Generation Antidepressants in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Adult Depression: A Feedback-Based Learning Activity
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 6/29/2014

Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 6/2014

Dietary Supplements in Adults taking Cardiovascular Drugs: A Comparative Effectiveness Review
Credits available: 0.5 CME
Expires 5/30/2014

Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: Improving Informed Decision-Making through Patient Education
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 4/29/2014

Understanding Comparative Effectiveness Research and Applicability to Practice
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 4/29/2014

Preventing Fractures in Patients with Osteoporosis or Low Bone Density: A Review of the Evidence
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 4/29/2014

Practical Application of Shared and Informed Treatment Decisions Based on Comparative Effectiveness Research: Addressing the Needs of Underserved Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 3/31/2014

Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics for Osteoarthritis: A Panel Discussion With Applications to Practice
Credits available: 1.5 CME
Expires 3/31/2014

Clinical Applications of Comparative Effectiveness of Noncyclic Chronic Pelvic Pain Therapies for Women
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 3/31/2014

Uncommon Presentations of a Common Problem: Fever of Unknown Origin
Credits available: 1.25 CME
Expires 3/2014

Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (rhGH) in the Treatment of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 3/2014

Comparative Effectiveness Research: Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment in Early Chronic Kidney Disease
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 2/28/2014

Comparing Pharmacologic, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Interventions for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 1/31/2014

Comparing the Benefits and Risks of Oral Medications for Type 2 Diabetes: An Interactive, Case-Based Approach
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 1/30/2014

Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Credits available: 1.25 CME
Expires 12/30/2013

Applying AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research in Nonpharmacological Treatment of Depression and Discussion in Military Settings
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 11/30/2013

Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 11/2013

Comparative Effectiveness of In-Hospital Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa vs. Usual Care
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 10/2013

Methods for Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes: A Summary of Comparative Effectiveness Review
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions for Hip Fractures: A Feedback-Based Learning Activity
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Summary of AHRQ's Update to the Comparative Effectiveness Review of Treatment to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women with Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Drug Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research on Oral Medications for Type 2 Diabetes: A Summary of the Key Findings
Credits available: 1.25 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Updates on the Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Credits available: 0.75 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Guidance for Informed and Shared Decision Making about Diagnostic Tools and Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/2013

Updates on the Treatment of Essential Hypertension: A Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, and Direct Renin Inhibitors
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Updates on the Comparative Effectiveness of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Therapies for Essential Hypertension: A Feedback-Based Learning Activity
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Summary of the Comparative Effectiveness Review on Off-label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics
Credits available: 1.5 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 9/30/2013

Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: Weighing the Options
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 8/30/2013

Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Reducing the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer: Guidance for Shared Decision Making
Credits available: 1.0 CME
7/28/2013

Comparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic Function
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 7/2013

AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research on Angiotensin-Directed Therapies for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Applying the Results in Practice
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 6/29/2013

The AHRQ Training Modules for the Systematic Reviews Methods Guide, through Baylor College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education
Credits available: 10.25 CME
Expires 6/2013

Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 5/31/2013

AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research on Premixed Insulin Analogues for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Understanding and Applying the Systematic Review Findings
Credits available: 2.5 CME
Expires 3/30/2013

AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research on Lipid-Modifying Therapies: Summarizing the Systematic Review Findings
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 3/30/2013

Comparative Effectiveness Research on Premixed Insulin Analogues for Type 2 Diabetes: Discussing Applications to Clinical Practice
Credits available: 1.0 CME
Expires 3/30/2013

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers epidemiology case studies. Register or log-in.
Expires 3/31/2013

This STD Clinical Intensive CME module, hosted by the Boston University School of Medicine and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of primary care providers and obstetricians/gynecologists in the recognition and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web-based courses:

Prevention of Perinatal Group B Steptococcal DiseaseRevised Guidelines from CDC/2010.
Credits available: 2.7 CNE 2.75 CME 0.3 CEU
Expires 11/19/2013

U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010 Adapted from the World Health Organization Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 4th edition
Credits available: 2.4 CNE 2.5 CME 0.2 CEU
Expires 11/19/2013

Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children: Recommendations from CDC, the National Institutes of Health, the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Credits available: 3.25 CNE 3.25 CME 0.3 CEU
Expires 9/4/2012

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), NIH offers a series of online video lectures that can be taken for CME and CEU credit. Register or login.
Credits available: CME 8.00 (1 credit per lecture) CNE 9.60

Lectures available:

Clinical Directors Network, a not-for-profit network that supports community health centers, offers CME.

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