Free CME

How can physicians earn CME credits for free?

Physicians have many free CME activities to choose from, but three of the most popular options are:

• ScientiaCME
• Healio
• Pri-Med

These providers offer various learning activities that make earning your CME credits online quick and convenient. In addition, they provide deep insights into specific medical topics that will help physicians improve their expertise in their area of focus and as a result deliver better treatment to their patients.

What should physicians look for when selecting a free CME activity?

There are many important factors when selecting a free CME course including:

• Number of CME Credits
• Online Convenience
• Learning formats available
• Content

When selecting a free CME course, you want to make sure it will make learning convenient. Earning CME can be a tedious process, so providers like Healio and ScientiaCME make their courses accessible via multiple devices (phone, laptop, etc.). This allows physicians to choose the device that is most convenient to their situation and allows them to learn and earn CME credits on the go if they would like.

Free CME providers that offer multiple learning formats are also a plus because most physicians often tend to prefer to take in information and learn in different ways. PlatformQ, for example, offers physicians virtual summits, instant symposiums, monthly series, and virtual congresses, allowing users to participate in the format that best fits their schedule and learning preference.

Finally, when picking a CME course one should look into the number of credits offered and the content the course contains. Since the activities are free, the activities will typically offer fewer CME credits that costly alternatives. However, the providers mentioned above offer enough courses and credits that will help physicians who only have a few CME credits remaining to meet their requirements. In addition to helping you meet your requirements, you want to make sure the content is relevant, up-to-date, and will help you become a better physician

Who should participate in free CME activities?

Free CME activities can benefit all physicians but they are especially helpful if you fall under these categories:

• You did not receive a CME allowance or you received a below average CME allowance
• Only need a few CME credits left to meet your CME requirements
• If you are Looking for Quick Options to Earn CME credits

Check out more information on whether free CME activities are ideal for you.

What are the pros and cons of free CME?

The pros of free CME include:

• Free CME activities are free
• Free CME activities can be completed quickly for CME credits
• Free CME activities are convenient
• The content in free CME activities is very focused on a specific topic

The cons of free CME include:

• Free CME activities offer a low number of CME credits
• Meeting CME requirements with only free CME courses can become very time consuming
• Pharma companies often sponsor free CME activities, which can lead to biased content
• The content in free CME activities does not cover a wide range of topics within a specialty

Check out more information on the pros and cons of free CME.