About Continuing Medical Education

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine's mission is to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional, and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner-centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research, and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education.

UIWSOM's continuing medical education program (CME) supports the school's mission by enhancing physician knowledge, competence, performance, and effective patient care through lifelong learning education.  

In collaboration with CHRISTUS Health, we are pleased to offer free CME activities for UIWSOM preceptors and sponsorship for live CME activities.

CHRISTUS Health CME for UIWSOM Preceptors

Interested in free CME through CHRISTUS Health? View and register for CME activities on CHRISTUS CME Portal.

To register for a new account

Step 1: Follow CHRISTUS CME portal link

Step 2: Select "Sign In," enter your email address, and click "Create Account" 

Step 3: Complete the online application and save profile

Track your CHRISTUS CME

Track your CME credits and download certificates by logging into MyPortal

UIWSOM CME Activity Sponsorship

Step 1: Contact the CME Committee Chairs Prior to Planning

The Activity Director or their designee contacts Dr. Mark Gilger (gilger@uiwtx.edu)and Ms. Leslie Cano (lcano@uiwtx.edu) to plan an educational activity. Contact should be made 6-8 weeks before activity. 

Step 2: Submit Completed CME Application

A CME application will be sent to you after initial discussion with the CME Committee Chairs. Approval for an activity may take up to 4-6 weeks. 

Step 3: Approval Email Sent

Approval information is sent via email to the Activity Director or designee. 

Step 4: Post-CME Activity

Submit a copy of the participant list or sign-in sheet to the CME chairs. 

Preceptor CME

Below is a list of organizations with free CME activities. 

American Osteopathic Association (AOA) CME

American Medical Association (AMA) CME

American Board of Medical Specialties

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Texas Health and Human Services

Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA)

Texas Medical Association CME

UT Health CME

Current Preceptors

*Please note that UIWSOM is a non-CME-accredited granting institution.*

Preceptors self-report teaching hours to their appropriate accrediting organization (i.e. AMA, AOA, etc.) Category 2 CME does not require verification for precepting hours. 

Interested in Becoming a Preceptor

Are you interested in teaching the next generation of physicians? The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is actively recruiting physicians interested in being mentors, advisors, and teaching medical students in the local and rural communities. Please visit our preceptor webpage for more information.