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Self-Assessment (SA)

Diplomates of the ABPN are required to participate in ABPN-approved Self-Assessment activities relevant to either their specialty and/or subspecialty. Self-Assessment activities are a specific type of CME activity that assist physicians in recognizing their current knowledge base in order to identify specific topics for gaining further knowledge.

  • Diplomates must complete at least eight CME per year, averaged over three years (24 Self-Assessment CME credits for each 3-year block).
  • Self-Assessment activities must be selected from the ABPN Approved CC Activities List since not all Category 1 CME activities meet specific Self-Assessment activity requirements.
  • Choose from the following to complete Self-Assessment activities:
    • Select activities from the ABPN Approved CC Activities List.  Some no-cost or reduced cost ABPN-approved activities on the list are available to members through their professional society.
    • Earn credit for up to two different types of Non-CME Self-Assessment Activity Options.
      • Diplomates actively participating in the ABCC program cannot apply any non-CME Self-Assessment options to their CC block as the ABCC program waives the maximum allowed, 16 non-SA CME for each block.
      • Diplomates in the exam pathway must complete the approved non-CME Self-Assessment activity during the block for which they are earning non-CME Self-Assessment credit.
    • Complete Self-Assessment (Part II) activities under the auspices of an International Certification Organization (e.g. RCPS-C) that meets the ABPN CC requirements; submit for preapproval.

Non-CME Self-Assessment Activity Options

ABPN Approved CC Activities List

Read our CC Booklet for more information.