This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require that continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and podiatrists includes specific training in nutrition. Under the proposed changes to sections 30-3-12 and 30-14-10, the existing requirement for a minimum of fifty hours of CME for medical and podiatric licenses, and thirty-two hours of educational refresher training for osteopathic physicians, will now explicitly mandate that a portion of these hours must focus on nutrition. This addition aims to enhance the nutritional knowledge of healthcare providers, ensuring they are better equipped to address dietary concerns in their practice.

Additionally, the bill grants rule-making authority to the board overseeing these professions, allowing them to establish specific guidelines and standards for the implementation of the new nutrition education requirements. This legislative change reflects a growing recognition of the importance of nutrition in medical practice and aims to improve patient care by ensuring that healthcare providers have adequate training in this critical area.

Statutes affected:
Originating in Committee: 30-3-12, 30-14-10
Engrossed Version: 30-3-12, 30-14-10