Physicians · Idaho · Continuing education
Idaho CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO40 hours of practice-relevant CME every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Idaho MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours of practice-relevant CME
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- Practice-relevant CME (no category specified in the rule)
- Audits & records
- Attestation before renewal; the Board may require additional evidence of compliance.
- Renew online
- dopl.idaho.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Instead of 40 hours: current board certification from ABMS, AOA or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or full-time participation in an accredited residency or fellowship.
Good to know. One board for MDs and DOs. From April 1, 2026 DOPL is moving licenses to 2-year terms expiring on the licensee's birthdate (phased by birth year); CE requirements unchanged.
Source: adminrules.idaho.gov · IDAPA 24.33.01.100.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Idaho?
Practice-relevant CME (no category specified in the rule).
How do I verify a physician license in Idaho?
Use the license lookup of the Idaho Board of Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) (dopl.idaho.gov/bom); 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 Idaho?
40 hours of practice-relevant CME every 2 years.
How do physicians report CE in Idaho?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Idaho?
Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle).