Physicians · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 credit hours of continuing medical education every 2 years, including 2 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50credit hours of continuing medical education
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- AMA-accredited Category I CME; AOA-accredited Category I or II CME
- Renewal fee
- $350
- Audits & records
- Signed statement of compliance at renewal; the board may request evidence and audit. Keep evidence of compliance.
- Renew online
- professionallicense.alaska.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPain management and opioid use and addiction; not required if the licensee certifies they hold no valid DEA registration | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Accepted as equivalent: a current AMA/AOA (or recognized subspecialty board) Physician's Recognition Award; initial certification or recertification by an AMA- or AOA-recognized specialty board during the licensing period; participation in a residency program during the licensing period. Extension/exemption possible for extenuating circumstances (illness, injury).
Good to know. Regulation requires an average of 25 credit hours per year of the previous (biennial) license period, i.e. 50 per renewal. One board for MDs and DOs (osteopaths). License expiry date not stated on the pages read.
Source: www.akleg.gov · 12 AAC 40.200 - 12 AAC 40.240; AS 08.64.312; fees 12 AAC 02.250 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Alaska?
AMA-accredited Category I CME; AOA-accredited Category I or II CME.
How do I verify a physician license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska State Medical Board (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/StateMedicalBoard.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do physicians need in Alaska?
50 credit hours of continuing medical education every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Alaska?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 2 h (every renewal).
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Alaska?
$350 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Alaska?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Alaska?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).