Physicians · District of Columbia · Continuing education
District of Columbia CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 AMA PRA Category I hours or Board-approved CE credits every 2 years, including 2 h cultural competency, 5 h public health priority topics; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
District of Columbia MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50AMA PRA Category I hours or Board-approved CE credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- AMA PRA Category I or Board of Medicine approved CE; for the LGBTQ hours, Category I-equivalent prescribed by AAFP or another Board-approved entity
- New licensees
- Not required for initial licensure or the first renewal of a license granted by examination.
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| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyCultural competence or clinical treatment for LGBTQ individuals (AMA PRA Category I or equivalent) | 2 | every renewal |
| Public health priority topicsAt least 10% of the 50 hours in DC Health public health priorities (sexual/reproductive health, chronic disease, One Health, workforce retention incl. suicide prevention, substance use and implicit bias, community and patient safety) | 5 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Exemption on written request for hardship, disability, serious illness, service in Congress, military service, or postgraduate training (not for disciplinary suspension). Applies to physicians actively practicing in DC.
Good to know. One board for MDs and DOs. Since June 16, 2024 licenses move to a birth-month cycle (expire last day of birth month, odd/even year by birth year); during the transition 50% of CE accepted for terms under 2 years, but LGBTQ and public health hours still apply.
Source: dchealth.dc.gov · 17 DCMR § 4614 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in District of Columbia?
AMA PRA Category I or Board of Medicine approved CE; for the LGBTQ hours, Category I-equivalent prescribed by AAFP or another Board-approved entity.
How do I verify a physician license in District of Columbia?
Use the license lookup of the District of Columbia Board of Medicine (dchealth.dc.gov/bomed); 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 District of Columbia?
50 AMA PRA Category I hours or Board-approved CE credits every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in District of Columbia?
Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Public health priority topics — 5 h (every renewal).
How do physicians report CE in District of Columbia?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in District of Columbia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).