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  1. Which statement best describes how ABOHNS Continuing Certification relates to state license CME requirements?

    Answer: Board certification upkeep and state licensure are separate obligations, though some CME may count toward both

    Licensure and board certification are separate systems, but many accredited CME activities can count toward both if each one's rules are met.

  2. Some states require CME on specific mandated topics. Which topic is MOST commonly required by states?

    Answer: Controlled substance prescribing / pain management

    Many states require topic-specific CME on controlled substance prescribing, opioid safety, or pain management for license renewal.

  3. An otolaryngologist also holds ABOHNS subspecialty certification in Neurotology. What is true about keeping it?

    Answer: Subspecialty certification must be maintained along with primary certification

    ABOHNS subspecialty certificates (e.g., Neurotology, Sleep Medicine) are kept through continuing certification and depend on keeping primary certification.

  4. What happens if a diplomate with a time-limited certificate does not meet Continuing Certification requirements?

    Answer: Certification status may lapse and the physician may no longer be listed as certified

    Not meeting Continuing Certification requirements can cause certification to lapse; this affects board status but doesn't by itself revoke a state license.

  5. Which organization accredits otolaryngology residency programs rather than CME providers?

    Answer: ACGME

    The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredits residency and fellowship programs.

  6. Which activity would typically NOT qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit on its own?

    Answer: Informally reading a textbook chapter without an accredited provider

    Informal self-directed reading without an accredited provider counts as Category 2, not Category 1.

  7. An organization accredited to jointly provide CME for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists most likely holds which accreditation?

    Answer: Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

    Joint Accreditation lets one organization provide accredited continuing education for multiple health professions together.

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