Continuing Education Requirements

CME Information & Requirements

Since October 1, 2017, podiatric physicians are required to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years.

• WAC 246-922-300: Podiatric continuing education required.
• WAC 246-922-310: Categories of creditable podiatric continuing education activities.

NOTE: The CME WACs for podiatric physicians have now been updated. Key changes include:

• Meeting the requirements for participation in a maintenance of certification program for a specialty board recognized by CPME counts as meeting CME requirements. (See WAC 246-922-300(3)(c))
• CME courses may be obtained through in-person or remote attendance, or through interactive online or prerecorded courses. (See WAC 246-922-310)
• Category 1 credits. While all 100 credits can be obtained in this category, 40 credits (down from 50) are required.
  • Scientific courses or seminars offered or sponsored by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and American Diabetes Association are specifically included.
  • Also specifically included are scientific courses or seminars accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education
• Category 2 credits. A maximum of 50 hours remains unchanged.
• Category 3 credits. A maximum number of 60 credits (up from 50) is now allowed.
  • In addition, in each of the Category 3 subcategories, a maximum of 30 credits is allowed (up from 20).
  • In the subcategory concerning participation in a health care institution or government agency, the following has been added:
    • Staff committee for subjects, including, but not limited to, quality of care, utilization review, credentialing, bylaws, and medical records.
    • Surgical privilege credentialing to include proctoring activity.