How to Apply for CME Credit Through UF CME

UF CME (cme.ufl.edu) accepts CME credit applications from University of Florida College of Medicine departments and program organizers who want their activity to carry AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. The application is the entry point: you fill out the CME Application for your program, and UF CME works with you to design, implement, and evaluate the professional development activity. If your department would rather hand off the logistics, you can pair the application with UF CME's conference planning services.

Who can apply

The application route is built for UF College of Medicine departments and faculty planning an educational event or program. UF CME states that it works with UF faculty, clinical and research departments to identify educational opportunities and to design, implement, and evaluate professional development programs. If you are outside that structure, the site does not describe a separate pathway, so confirm eligibility with UF CME before planning around credit.

The application step

1. Decide you want AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for your program. This is the credit type the CME Application is used to request.
2. Complete the CME Application. The site's "Apply for CME" path is the form for requesting credit for your program.
3. Submit it to UF CME. After submission, UF CME reviews the request and works with you on the program.
4. Expect a design-and-evaluation relationship, not just a stamp. UF CME describes its role as identifying educational opportunities and designing, implementing, and evaluating programs — so plan for back-and-forth on content and outcomes, not a one-time approval.

Expected result: your activity is considered for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit under UF CME, with UF CME involved in shaping and evaluating it.

If you want UF CME to handle logistics

UF CME's Conference Planning Services let College of Medicine departments focus on program content and leave logistics to UF CME's professional staff. This is a separate service from the credit application, so treat them as two decisions:

Common sticking points

• Credit type matters. The application is described specifically for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. If you need a different credit type, that is not covered in the site material shown.
• Department affiliation is the assumed starting point. The language centers on UF College of Medicine departments and UF faculty. Outside organizers should verify before investing time in an application.
• Planning takes preparation. UF CME notes that planning a successful CME conference takes thoughtful preparation, which is why the CME Guidebook exists as a companion resource.

Related required-course context

Separate from applying for credit for your own program, UF CME also hosts courses that fulfill Florida license renewal requirements. These are for physicians renewing licenses, not for organizers seeking credit approval:

• Medical Error Prevention — 2 hours
• Domestic Violence — 2 hours
• HIV Update — 1 hour
• Controlled Substance Prescribing — 2 hours, approved by the Florida Board of Medicine
• DEA License Renewal — 8 hours of substance use disorders training under the MATE Act, a one-time education requirement for renewals after June 27, 2023

For these courses, the site instructs users to enter their UFL email at the bottom of the linked page to gain access.

What to do next

If you are a UF College of Medicine department or faculty member planning an activity that should carry AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, start with the CME Application on cme.ufl.edu. Decide separately whether you also want Conference Planning Services. If you are unsure whether your program or your affiliation fits, contact UF CME before submitting rather than assuming the application applies to you.