Physicians · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h domestic violence (every 6 years), 1 h infection control (every 6 years), 1 h controlled substances prescribing (every 6 years), 1 h cultural competency (every 6 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses offered or approved by AMA, AOA, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut State Medical Society, Connecticut Osteopathic Medical Society, county medical societies or equivalents elsewhere; hospital/health care institution offerings; regionally accredited academic institutions; state or local health departments. Contact hour = at least 50 minutes
- Renewal fee
- $575
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first license renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; do not mail certificates unless directed. Keep records 6 years; submit within 45 days of a Department request.
- Renew online
- portal.ct.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 1 | every 6 years |
| Infection controlInfectious diseases incl. HIV/AIDS; first renewal period with CME, then at least once every 6 years | 1 | every 6 years |
| Controlled substances prescribingRisk management incl. prescribing controlled substances and pain management, screening for inflammatory breast and GI cancers (endometriosis optional); first CME renewal, then every 6 years | 1 | every 6 years |
| Cultural competencyIncl. systemic racism, explicit and implicit bias, racial disparities, transgender and gender diverse patients | 1 | every 6 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Exemption for licensees not in active practice (notarized application; 25 hours or FSMB SPEX to return) and waiver/extension for medical disability or illness. Up to 10 hours may be waived for Medical Examining Board service and similar activities.
Good to know. License renewed annually (one-year registration period); CME counted over the preceding 24 months. Also 1 hour each every 6 years in sexual assault and behavioral health (may include 2 h on suicide prevention, cognitive conditions or veterans' mental health) - no topic codes.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 20-10b · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Connecticut?
Courses offered or approved by AMA, AOA, Connecticut Hospital Association, Connecticut State Medical Society, Connecticut Osteopathic Medical Society, county medical societies or equivalents elsewhere; hospital/health care institution offerings; regionally accredited academic institutions; state or local health departments. Contact hour = at least 50 minutes.
How do I verify a physician license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut Medical Examining Board) (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/physician/physician-licensure); 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 Connecticut?
50 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Connecticut?
Domestic violence — 1 h (every 6 years); Infection control — 1 h (every 6 years); Controlled substances prescribing — 1 h (every 6 years); Cultural competency — 1 h (every 6 years).
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Connecticut?
$575 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Connecticut?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Connecticut?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).