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# How do I earn CME credit?

1. After logging into BoardVitals, you’ll see your purchased test bank listed under the **Dashboard** page. To begin earning CME credits, just start answering questions by creating a **New Customized Quiz** or a **Quick Start Quiz**. 
2. Choose which questions you’d like to cover by selecting the checkbox next to each specialty category. Then, choose the number of questions you’d like to take and hit the **Start Quiz** button. You’re now ready to begin answering questions and earning your CME credits.
3. As you answer questions, your CME hours will automatically accrue. Answer every question in your question bank to earn all available CME hours for your specialty. Once you have earned the maximum number of CME hours available, you cannot earn any more CME hours from that question bank.

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