Recertification

CMD Recertification

Recertification is required in the sixth year of your current CMD period. If your CMD credential lapsed more than six months ago, please email certification@paltmed.org to request the reinstatement form.

CMD Recertification Eligibility

General Requirements  

• Current certification as a CMD, plus   
• Active and unrestricted, state medical license in good standing in the jurisdiction(s) in which you practice.  

Education Eligibility: To meet education eligibility, recertifying CMDs will need to provide documentation of a total of 120 CME credits earned within the past six years. CME earned from other organizations will be reviewed for consideration.

• Upload documentation of 60 clinical CME credits.
• Upload documentation of 60 management CME credits.

Clinical CME: AMA PRA category 1 credits™, AAFP-approved, or AOA-approved credits on topics such as diabetes, stroke, pressure ulcers, falls, hypertension, dementia, or other clinical issues seen in the long-term care patient population.  

Management CME: Management credits can come from such topics as: billing/coding, communications with patients and staff, ethics, risk management, QI, leadership, cultural diversity, regulations, or other topics that pertain to the management responsibilities of the post-acute and long-term care Medical Director.  

Download CMD Recertification Eligibility Checklist

In need of additional CME to meet recertification requirements? Check out PALTmed's continuing education.