Which specialties are required to take the Life of the Mother Act CME?
Physician applicants or licensees in the following specialties or with the following specialty board certifications will be required to complete the course at the time of application or prior to their next renewal:
Applicable Specialties
Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Obstetrical Anesthesia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics
Obstetrics & Gynecological Surgery
Critical Care Medicine (OBGYN)
Emergency Medicine
Family Practice - Emergency Med
Internal Med - Emergency Med
Family Medicine
Family Practice
Urgent Care - Family Practice
Applicable Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology/Maternal and Fetal Medicine
American Osteo Board of OBG/Maternal Fetal
American Osteo Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
*Note: The Board cannot determine the specific patient encounters for physicians in various specialties. To meet SB 31 CME requirements, the Board identified specialties known for women's health care, particularly pregnancy care, and those likely to encounter pregnancy-related emergencies. This method ensures that all relevant specialties are included.
