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Physician Assistants can earn PI-CME credit for the quality improvement work they are already doing through the NC MOC Program.

Through a collaboration between NCCPA and the ABMS Portfolio Program, certified Physician Assistants can receive PI-CME credit for meaningful patient safety and performance improvement activities completed through the NC MOC Program.

What You Can Earn

30 PI-CME Credits

Certified PAs receive 30 PI-CME credits for each completed QI effort.

Up to 50 Credits

NCCPA doubles the first 20 PI-CME credits earned during a two-year CME cycle.

Free Credit

PAs can earn free Category 1 PI-CME credit through eligible NC MOC quality improvement work.

How It Works

The process is simple and follows the same NC MOC approach used across the program.

1. Participate in Eligible QI Work

Participate in eligible patient safety, performance improvement, or quality improvement work through the NC MOC Program.

2. Request the Attestation Form

Email Tracie Green to request the attestation form and receive guidance on completing your submission.

3. Receive Credit

NCCPA will notify you by email once your PI-CME credit has been applied to your record.

Physician Assistant Credit Details

Who is eligible?

Certified Physician Assistants participating in eligible NC MOC quality improvement activities may apply for PI-CME credit.

Eligible quality improvement work

Eligible work includes patient safety, performance improvement, and quality improvement activities completed through the NC MOC Program.

Learn more about NCCPA credit

NCCPA ABMS Portfolio Program

Need Help Getting Started?

Contact Tracie Green


Tracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu