A minimum of 50 CMEs must come from which category?

• A. Category 2
• B. Category 3
• C. Category 1
• D. Category 4

Answer: (C)

Category 1 CME activities are the accredited, high-quality educational activities designed to improve clinical knowledge and patient care. For maintaining certification, a minimum of 50 CME credits must come from Category 1, ensuring a solid foundation of rigorously reviewed, evidence-based learning. The remaining credits can come from Category 1 or Category 2 activities, but the essential threshold is met by Category 1 alone. That’s why Category 1 is the correct choice here. Category 2 activities may count toward total credits but do not by themselves satisfy the minimum Category 1 requirement.