What is AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™?
AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ (PDF, 200KB) is defined as educational activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that: (1) comply with the AMA definition of CME; (2) comply with the AMA ethical opinions on Gifts to Physicians from Industry and on Ethical Issues in CME (i.e., are not promotional); (3) and a physician finds to be a worthwhile learning experience related to his/her practice.
AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ is defined as educational activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ that: (1) comply with the AMA definition of CME; (2) comply with the AMA ethical opinions on Gifts to Physicians from Industry and on Ethical Issues in CME (i.e., are not promotional); (3) and a physician finds to be a worthwhile learning experience related to his/her practice. Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for such learning activities as: • Teaching residents, medical students or other health professionals • Unstructured online searching and learning (i.e., not Internet PoC) • Reading authoritative medical literature • Consultation with peers and medical experts • Small group discussions • Self assessment activities • Medical writing • Preceptorships • Research • Participating in live activities not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ In each case, the physician determines the number of credits by claiming one (1) AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for each 60-