License Requirements

The Vermont Board of Medical Practice’s CMIE rules for re-licensure include a general requirement for 30 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM during each licensure cycle. 

This includes a minimum of one credit for hospice, palliative care, and pain management, as well as a minimum of two credits for prescribing controlled substances (required only for licensees who have or have applied for DEA registration).

Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act

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The MATE act took effect in June 2023. This act requires new or renewing DEA licensees to have completed a total of at least eight hours of training on opioid or other substance use disorders and the appropriate treatment of pain.

Visit the FAQ page from the ACCME regarding the MATE Act.

Relevant Events

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Upcoming CMIE Events that offer credit toward these requirements: 

please check back for updates throughout the year

Pediatric Grand Rounds FY 2025

Opioid Prescription Policy and Opioid-Related Health Outcomes (7/24/2024)

  • 1.0 Prescribing Controlled Substances credit
  • 1.0 MATE Act Credit

Safe Use of Stimulants in Primary Care

Various dates and times starting 7/1/2024

  • 1.0 Prescribing Controlled Substances credit
  • 1.0 MATE Act Credit

Vermont Academic Detailing

July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

  • 1.0 Prescribing Controlled Substances credit

Advanced Management of Opioids

This session highlights the practical aspects of managing patients prescribed opioids in primary care. This session includes reviewing the rules for both prescribing and querying the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (VPMS). This session also includes information about how to safely initiate and discontinue opioids in primary care.

Management of Fibromyalgia

This topic includes reviewing the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, evaluating the evidence for non-pharmacologic management options, and discussing the pharmacologic approaches to management.

Scope of Pain

Scope of Pain Program is a series of continuing medical and nursing education activities designed to help you safely and effectively manage patients with acute and/or chronic pain, when appropriate, with opioid analgesics. This program is offered through the Boston University School of Medicine.

Pain Management and Opioids

Pain management is evolving, and medical professionals need to be aware of current guidelines and clinical best practices. This NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids CME course enhances your knowledge about opioids for better patient care.