OSTEOPATHIC BOARD CERTIFICATION

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Osteopathic Continuous Certification

Component 2: Lifelong Learning/Continuing Medical Education

Overview

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

Requirements for 2025-27 cycle:

Diplomates must meet the following requirements for the 2025-27 CME cycle:

  • Time-limited diplomates: 60 total CME credits over three years; 25 must be specialty-specific CME
  • Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 60 total CME credits over three years; 25 must be specialty-specific CME
  • Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 total CME credits over three years; 25 must be specialty-specific CME.