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Hawaii CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD100 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31 in even-numbered years.
- DO100 CME hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Hawaii MD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100CME hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 40
- Accepted credit
- 40 Category 1 + 60 Category 2 hours, or 100 Category 1 hours. Category 1: ACCME-accredited activities; ACGME residency/US fellowship (full year = 50 h); advanced-degree study (full year = 50 h). Category 2 per AMA PRA definition (non-designated lectures, teaching, publications, self-instruction, other)
- Renewal fee
- $402
- New licensees
- Licensed in the first year of the biennium: 20 Category 1 + 30 Category 2 (or 50 Category 1). Licensed in the second year: no CME.
- Audits & records
- Certify compliance at renewal; random audit (letters in October of odd years); audited licensees cannot renew online. Keep own CME records.
- Renew online
- mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. A current AMA Physician's Recognition Award, or certification of meeting CME requirements of a society with reciprocity with the AMA, satisfies the 100 hours. Waiver/modification on notarized affidavit for isolated practice, incapacity or undue hardship.
Good to know. Physician (MD) licenses renew by January 31 of even-numbered years (period Feb 1 - Jan 31). CME counted over the two calendar years before renewal. Limited/temporary licenses renew annually with 50 hours.
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · Haw. Admin. Rules §§16-85-32 to 16-85-39 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Hawaii DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100CME hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 40
- Accepted credit
- 40 Category 1 + 60 Category 2 hours, or 100 Category 1 hours. Category 1: ACCME-accredited activities; ACGME residency/US fellowship (full year = 50 h); advanced-degree study (full year = 50 h). Category 2 per AMA PRA definition (non-designated lectures, teaching, publications, self-instruction, other)
- Renewal fee
- $312
- New licensees
- Licensed in the first year of the biennium: 20 Category 1 + 30 Category 2 (or 50 Category 1). Licensed in the second year: no CME.
- Audits & records
- Certify compliance at renewal; random audit (letters in March of even years); audited licensees cannot renew online.
- Renew online
- mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. A current AMA Physician's Recognition Award, or certification of meeting CME requirements of a society with reciprocity with the AMA, satisfies the 100 hours. Waiver/modification on notarized affidavit for isolated practice, incapacity or undue hardship.
Good to know. Osteopathic physicians (DOS) are licensed by the same Hawaii Medical Board and follow the same Subchapter 5 CME rules, but renew by June 30 of even-numbered years. Rule text ties CME to the Jan 31 date, so exact DO counting window not confirmed.
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · Haw. Admin. Rules §§16-85-32 to 16-85-39 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Hawaii
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Hawaii?
MD: 40 Category 1 + 60 Category 2 hours, or 100 Category 1 hours. Category 1: ACCME-accredited activities; ACGME residency/US fellowship (full year = 50 h); advanced-degree study (full year = 50 h). Category 2 per AMA PRA definition (non-designated lectures, teaching, publications, self-instruction, other). DO: 40 Category 1 + 60 Category 2 hours, or 100 Category 1 hours. Category 1: ACCME-accredited activities; ACGME residency/US fellowship (full year = 50 h); advanced-degree study (full year = 50 h). Category 2 per AMA PRA definition (non-designated lectures, teaching, publications, self-instruction, other).
How do I verify a physician license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Medical Board (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/medical); 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 Hawaii?
MD: 100 CME hours every 2 years, at least 40 of them Category 1. DO: 100 CME hours every 2 years, at least 40 of them Category 1.
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Hawaii?
MD: $402 per renewal, as listed by the board. DO: $312 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Hawaii?
MD: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. DO: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Hawaii?
MD: Licenses renew by January 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). DO: Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).