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.
CME Requirements
To complete Component 2 requirements in the primary specialty of Pediatrics, diplomates must:
- Earn 60 CME credits during each three-year AOA CME cycle.
- 15 credits must be Specialty AOA Category 1-A.
- AOA Category 1-A 15 credits will be the required CME during the 2022-2024 CME Cycle.
- View your status for all OCC components, including Component 2, by logging into the AOA Physician Portal.
Non-Timed Limited Diplomates:
- Earn 120 CME credits during each three-year AOA CME cycle.
- 30 credits must be Specialty AOA Category 1-A.
- AOA Category 1-A 30 credits will be the required CME during the 2022-2024 CME Cycle.
- View your status for all OCC components, including Component 2, by logging into the AOA Physician Portal.
POMT Modules
POMT Modules are no longer a requirement for OCC. The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) will soon be offering POMT Modules. Check back for available dates.