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CME Requirements by State by State

01 In short

Continuing education rules for physicians (MD and DO) are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; 4 of them (Indiana, Montana, New York, South Dakota) set no state hour count for at least one license type (some rely on national certification instead), the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.

02 Every state — click a state to expand

52 states

Alabama 25 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Medical ethics, professionalismControlled substances prescribing —

MD/DO

25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 1-A credits or equivalent every 1 year; renewal by December 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 honce
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery 2 years

Upcoming in Alabama

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission

Alaska 50 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribing —

MD/DO

50 credit hours of continuing medical education every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Alaska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alaska State Medical Board

Arizona 40 h / 2 yr Birthday Opioid prescribing 7 upcoming

MD

40 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal

DO

40 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Arizona

Source: Arizona Medical Board

Arkansas 20 h / 1 yr Birth month Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming

MD/DO

20 credit hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
California 50 h / 2 yr License anniversary End-of-lifeGeriatrics / agingPain management+1 22 upcoming

MD

50 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • End-of-life & palliative careonce
  • Geriatrics / aging10 hevery renewal
  • Pain management12 honce

DO

50 credit hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • End-of-life & palliative careonce
  • Pain management12 honce

Upcoming in California

Source: Medical Board of California

Colorado 30 h / 2 yr On license None 8 upcoming

MD/DO

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Upcoming in Colorado

Source: Colorado Medical Board

Connecticut 50 h / 2 yr On license Domestic violenceInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+1 —

MD/DO

50 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Domestic violence1 hevery 6 years
  • Infection control1 hevery 6 years
  • Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years

Upcoming in Connecticut

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining Board)

Delaware 40 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Domestic violenceChild abuse recognitionControlled substances prescribing —

MD/DO

40 hours of approved CME every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Domestic violenceevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Delaware

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline

District of Columbia 50 h / 2 yr Birth month Cultural competencyPublic health priority topics 10 upcoming

MD/DO

50 AMA PRA Category I hours or Board-approved CE credits every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Public health priority topics5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in District of Columbia

Source: District of Columbia Board of Medicine

FloridaCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr Jan 31 Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDS+2 10 upcoming

MD

40 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31.

  • Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
  • HIV/AIDSonce
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal

DO

40 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • HIV/AIDS1 hbefore the first renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Florida

Source: Florida Board of Medicine

Georgia 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismControlled substances prescribingPain management 2 upcoming

MD/DO

40 hours of Board-approved CME every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 honce
  • Controlled substances prescribing3 honce
  • Pain management20 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Georgia

Source: Georgia Composite Medical Board

Hawaii 100 h / 2 yr Jan 31, even yrs None 4 upcoming

MD

100 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.

DO

100 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

Idaho 40 h / 2 yr Birthday None —

MD/DO

40 hours of practice-relevant CME every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.

Upcoming in Idaho

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Idaho Board of Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)

Illinois 150 h / 3 yr Jul 31 Implicit biasDementiaCultural competency+1 9 upcoming

MD/DO

150 CME hours every 3 years; renewal by July 31.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years
  • Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Indiana No set hours Oct 31, odd yrs None 2 upcoming

MD/DO

No CE hours required for renewal. No general CME hour requirement is listed for physician license renewal. The former 2-hour opioid prescribing/opioid abuse CE for controlled substance registration (CSR) renewal expired on July 1, 2025 (IC 35-48-3-3.5).

Iowa 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionEnd-of-life+1 —

MD/DO

40 hours of category 1 credit every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery 5 years
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery 3 years
  • End-of-life & palliative care2 hevery 5 years
  • Mandated reporter training2 hevery 3 years

Upcoming in Iowa

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Iowa Board of Medicine

Kansas 50 h / 18 mo Jun 30 Opioid prescribing —

MD

50 credits of continuing education every 18 months; renewal by June 30.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal

DO

50 credits of continuing education every 18 months; renewal by September 30.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Kansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Kentucky 60 h / 3 yr Dec 31 Domestic violenceChild abuse recognitionControlled substances prescribing —

MD/DO

60 hours every 3 years; renewal by December 31.

  • Domestic violence3 honce
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting1 honce
  • Controlled substances prescribing4.5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Kentucky

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

LouisianaCE Broker 20 h / 1 yr Birth month Controlled substances prescribingState laws 6 upcoming

MD/DO

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 honce
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hbefore the first renewal

Upcoming in Louisiana

Source: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Maine 40 h / 2 yrMD100 h / 2 yrDO Birth month Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming

MD

40 credit hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal

DO

100 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Maryland 50 h / 2 yr Sep 30 Implicit bias 4 upcoming

MD/DO

50 CME credits (Category I or II) every 2 years; renewal by September 30.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competencyonce

Upcoming in Maryland

Source: Maryland Board of Physicians

Massachusetts 50 h / 2 yr License anniversary Opioid prescribingImplicit biasDomestic violence+5 10 upcoming

MD/DO

50 CME credits (Category 1 or 2) every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
  • Implicit bias & cultural competency2 honce
  • Domestic violenceonce
  • Child abuse recognition & reportingonce
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety10 hevery renewal
  • End-of-life & palliative care2 honce
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 honce
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Michigan 150 h / 3 yr License anniversary Implicit biasHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+2 —

MD

150 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Human traffickingonce
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribingonce
  • Pain management3 hevery renewal

DO

150 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Human traffickingonce
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribingonce
  • Pain management3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Michigan

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Michigan Board of Medicine (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Minnesota 75 h / 3 yr Birth month None 1 upcoming

MD/DO

75 hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

Upcoming in Minnesota

  • PAS 2027Apr 30 – May 3, 2027 · Minneapolis

Source: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Mississippi 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Substance use disorders —

MD/DO

40 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)8 honce

Upcoming in Mississippi

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Missouri 50 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs None —

MD/DO

50 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

Upcoming in Missouri

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Montana No set hours On license None 2 upcoming

MD/DO

No CE hours required for renewal.

Nebraska 50 h / 2 yr Oct 1, even yrs Opioid prescribing 7 upcoming

MD/DO

50 hours of AMA Category 1 CME every 2 years; renewal by October 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Nevada 40 h / 2 yrMD35 h / 1 yrDO On license Substance use disordersMedical ethics, professionalismHIV/AIDS+3 8 upcoming

MD

40 hours (AMA PRA Category 1 or Board approved) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 honce
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
  • HIV/AIDS2 honce
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery 4 years
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal

DO

35 credits every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)once
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery 2 years
  • HIV/AIDS2 honce
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery 4 years
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery 2 years

Upcoming in Nevada

Source: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

New HampshireCE Broker 100 h / 2 yr License anniversary Opioid prescribing —

MD/DO

100 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Hampshire

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Hampshire Board of Medicine (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)

New Jersey 100 h / 2 yr On license End-of-lifeCultural competencySexual harassment prevention —

MD/DO

100 CME credits every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • End-of-life & palliative care2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency6 honce
  • Sexual harassment prevention2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Jersey

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

New Mexico 75 h / 3 yr Jul 1 State lawsPain management 3 upcoming

MD/DO

75 hours every 3 years; renewal by July 1.

  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
  • Pain management5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Mexico

Source: New Mexico Medical Board

New York No set hours On license Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionInfection control 2 upcoming

MD/DO

No CE hours required for renewal.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery 3 years
  • Child abuse recognition & reportingonce
  • Infection controlevery 4 years
North Carolina 60 h / 3 yr Birthday Controlled substances prescribing —

MD/DO

60 hours of Category 1 CME every 3 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in North Carolina

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: North Carolina Medical Board

North Dakota 40 h / 2 yr On license None 1 upcoming

MD/DO

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Ohio 50 h / 2 yr On license Substance use disordersMedical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

MD/DO

50 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)8 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
OklahomaCE Broker 60 h / 3 yrMD16 h / 1 yrDO License anniversary Opioid prescribing —

MD

60 hours of Category I every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery year

DO

16 AOA Category 1 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Oklahoma

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Oregon 60 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Cultural competencyPain management 1 upcoming

MD/DO

60 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Cultural competency1 hevery year
  • Pain management1 hevery renewal
Pennsylvania 100 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionPrevention of medical errors+1 2 upcoming

MD

100 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety12 hevery renewal
  • Organ & tissue donation2 honce

DO

100 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety12 hevery renewal
  • Organ & tissue donation2 honce

Upcoming in Pennsylvania

Source: Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Puerto Rico 60 h / 3 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalism —

MD/DO

60 credit hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Puerto Rico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica)

Rhode Island 40 h / 2 yr Jul 1, even yrs None 1 upcoming

MD/DO

40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit / AOA Category 1a credits every 2 years; renewal by July 1 in even-numbered years.

South Carolina 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Human traffickingControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming

MD/DO

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Human trafficking1 hevery 6 years
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
South Dakota No set hours On license None —

MD/DO

No CE hours required for renewal.

Upcoming in South Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Tennessee 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Controlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming

MD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal

DO

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
TexasCE Broker 48 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+2 5 upcoming

MD/DO

48 credits every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery 8 years
  • Human trafficking1 hevery 6 years
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
  • Pain management10 hevery renewal
  • Forensic evidence collection2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Texas

Source: Texas Medical Board

Utah 40 h / 2 yr Jan 31, even yrs Substance use disordersSuicide preventionControlled substances prescribing —

MD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)3.5 honce
  • Suicide prevention0.5 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing3.5 hevery renewal

DO

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)3.5 honce
  • Suicide prevention0.5 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing3.5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Utah

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Physicians Licensing Board

Vermont 30 h / 2 yr Nov 30, even yrs End-of-lifeControlled substances prescribing —

MD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.

  • End-of-life & palliative care1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal

DO

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Upcoming in Vermont

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Virginia 30 h / 2 yr Birth month None —

MD/DO

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

Upcoming in Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Virginia Board of Medicine

Washington 200 h / 4 yrMD150 h / 3 yrDO Birthday Opioid prescribingSuicide preventionHealth equity 2 upcoming

MD

200 hours every 4 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 honce
  • Suicide prevention6 honce
  • Health equity2 hevery renewal

DO

150 hours every 3 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 honce
  • Suicide prevention6 honce
  • Health equity2 hevery 4 years

Upcoming in Washington

Source: Washington Medical Commission

West Virginia 50 h / 2 yrMD32 h / 2 yrDO On license Controlled substances prescribing —

MD

50 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal

DO

32 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 honce

Upcoming in West Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: West Virginia Board of Medicine

Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr Oct 31, odd yrs Controlled substances prescribing 6 upcoming

MD/DO

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Wyoming 60 h / 3 yr Jun 30 Controlled substances prescribing —

MD/DO

60 hours every 3 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery 2 years

Upcoming in Wyoming

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Wyoming Board of Medicine

Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.