North Carolina Physician 6-Month CME Program

Program Status: Currently accepting applications

A structured 6-month weekly on-demand CME program designed for North Carolina physicians to learn about PANS and related inflammatory brain conditions. Program includes both free CME and optional paid CME with stipend opportunities.

Geographic Scope

• North Carolina physicians only

Focus Areas

• Psychiatric presentations with a neuroimmune basis
• PANS/PANDAS diagnosis and treatment
• Expert consultation opportunities
• Connection to weekly live ECHO sessions (optional)

Award Type

Free CME education with optional compensated CME tracks:

• Free CME: Available to all North Carolina physicians
• Compensated CME: Limited compensated seats available through lottery-based selection system (must meet basic requirements to enter lottery)

Eligibility

• Location: North Carolina physicians only
• Licensure: MD/DO (primary focus), though forms suggest NPs/PAs may also be eligible
• Practice requirements: See application form preferences

Program Duration

• 6 months of structured weekly on-demand CME
• Optional participation in weekly live ECHO sessions

Contact Information

info@neuroimmune.org (for alternative arrangements if professional email not available)

Application Submission

Submission Method: Online form at neuroimmune.org/nc/apply-for-six-month-cme-program/

Status: Application form active as of latest update (April 2025)

Required Information

1. Personal Information:
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Professional email address (practice/employment email required for verification)
2. Practice Information:
   • Practice name
   • Practice mailing address (street address, optional address line 2, city, state, ZIP)
   • Practice email
3. Professional Credentials:
   • Professional type: MD/DO, NP/PA, or Medical Student (proof required)
   • NPI number
   • Patient population: Pediatric, Adult, or Both
4. Practice Type:
   • Select from: Private practice, Clinic, Hospital
5. Insurance/Payer Information:
   • Checkbox: Practice is in-network with several insurance providers
   • Checkbox: Practice takes Medicaid
   • Checkbox: Practice does not take insurance
6. Program Participation:
   • Question: "Would you like to also join the weekly live ECHO sessions?"
   • Options: Yes definitely, No, Maybe
7. Compensation Track Selection:
   • Select one:
   • "Free CME and stipend for CME" (note: formal contract required; limited compensated seats via lottery)
   • "Just Free CME" (all North Carolina physicians qualify)
8. How did you hear about program:
   • Email, Fax, Phone Call, Flyer, Mail, Social Media

Verification

• Professional email required for verification purposes
• Applicants without practice email may contact info@neuroimmune.org to make alternative arrangements
• Generally verification complete in 3-5 business days
• Upon verification, applicants receive details to log into special access account

Approval Process

• Verification typically completed within 3-5 business days
• Access details provided upon approval