Physicians · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO40 hours of approved CME every 2 years, including 1 h child abuse recognition & reporting, 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours of approved CME
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- AMA Category I courses or equivalent AOA-approved courses; approved residency/fellowship participation in lieu of CME; certification by the Medical Society of Delaware accepted as proof
- New licensees
- First renewal: licensed under 1 year - no CME; 1 to 2 years - 20 hours.
- Audits & records
- CE entered in the DELPROS CE Tracker; random audits - upload certificates only when selected.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceCovered by the same 1-hour mandatory reporting training | — | every renewal |
| Child abuse recognition & reportingAll licensees, before every renewal: recognizing child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and reporting obligations (Office of the Child Advocate course) | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingHolders of a Delaware Controlled Substance registration: controlled substance prescribing, chronic pain treatment or related topics; the same hours from the practitioner license count | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. One board for MDs and DOs. Licenses expire March 31 of odd-numbered years; CME period April 1 - March 31. Late renewal up to one year with 50% late fee.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · Board Rules and Regulations Section 12.0 (24 Del. Admin. Code 1700); 24 Del. C. §1723 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Delaware?
AMA Category I courses or equivalent AOA-approved courses; approved residency/fellowship participation in lieu of CME; certification by the Medical Society of Delaware accepted as proof.
How do I verify a physician license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/medicalpractice); 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 Delaware?
40 hours of approved CME every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Delaware?
Domestic violence (every renewal); Child abuse recognition & reporting — 1 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal).
How do physicians report CE in Delaware?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Delaware?
Licenses renew by March 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).