Overview

Component 2 of the Osteopathic Continuous Certification process requires recertifying physicians to pursue lifelong learning through continuing medical education.

To complete Component 2 requirements in the primary specialty of Anesthesiology and the subspecialties of Critical Care Medicine, Pain Management and Pediatric Anesthesiology, you will need to earn 75 hours of CME over the three-year certification CME cycle.

CME can be reported several ways. Using the AOA’s new online CME tracking services, you can now easily self-report AOA Category 1 and 2 CME activities hosted by non-AOA-accredited CME sponsors. CME earned through an AOA-accredited sponsor will be reported on your behalf.

The CME self-reporting and tracking system is free for AOA members, with unlimited access to report activities, download and print CME reports. Simply log into the AOA Physician Portal and click “Manage CME” to get started.

Requirements for the 2025-2027 CME Cycle

Following are the minimum CME requirements that must be met for the 2025-2027 Certification CME cycle:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A or 1-B
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A or 1-B CME
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A or 1-B CME

For additional information, including CME activity types, rules and CME caps, view the CME Policies & Requirements. You can also view your status for all OCC components, including Component 2, by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.