Continuing medical education (CME) activities include two major components: in-person training, distance learning, and independent learning, including on-the-job training. It is proposed that continuing medical education be measured in cumulative credits, equivalent to hours (1 hour = 1 credit). A total of 250 credits must be earned over five years, of which 175 credits are proposed to be reserved for full-time study. These 175 hours will be taught both in-person and via distance learning.

Additional credits can be earned through independent activities such as attending conferences and seminars, participating in quality assurance audits of medical care, and writing scientific articles and papers.

Some credits can be earned on-the-job. On-the-job learning activities include: developing and implementing electronic and paper-based treatment reminder systems; conducting a quality audit of medical care and comparing it with clinical guidelines; using a computerized clinical decision support system based on professional society clinical guidelines; and participating in peer review groups.

The ranking of educational activities of the CME in credits should be presented in the form of a table