Physicians · Kansas · Continuing education
Kansas CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD50 credits of continuing education every 18 months, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by June 30.
- DO50 credits of continuing education every 18 months, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by September 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kansas MD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50credits of continuing education
- Renewal cycle
- 18 months
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- At least 20 Category I (lectures, panels, workshops, seminars, symposia, other structured formal learning), at least 1 Category III, rest Category II (consultations, quality review, teaching, journal clubs, database use, self-instruction). 1 credit = 50 minutes; 1 year of postgraduate training = 50 Category I; postbaccalaureate degree = 25 Category I
- New licensees
- Not required for the first license renewal.
- Renew online
- www.ksbha.ks.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementAll licensees: at least 1 Category III credit (internet or live) in acute/chronic pain management, appropriate opioid prescribing, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Alternative windows: 100 credits (40 Cat I, 2 Cat III) in 30 months, or 150 credits (60 Cat I, 3 Cat III) in 42 months before expiry. Extension for undue hardship (illness, injury) in the last 12 months.
Good to know. Licenses renew annually; MD licenses expire June 30 (online renewal May 15 - July 31, late from July 1). Certification on the renewal form covers the 18 months before expiry. Board partners with CE Broker for optional tracking.
Source: rules.ks.gov · K.A.R. 100-15-1, 100-15-4, 100-15-5; K.S.A. 65-2809 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Kansas DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50credits of continuing education
- Renewal cycle
- 18 months
- Deadline
- Sep 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- At least 20 Category I (lectures, panels, workshops, seminars, symposia, other structured formal learning), at least 1 Category III, rest Category II (consultations, quality review, teaching, journal clubs, database use, self-instruction). 1 credit = 50 minutes; 1 year of postgraduate training = 50 Category I; postbaccalaureate degree = 25 Category I
- New licensees
- Not required for the first license renewal.
- Renew online
- www.ksbha.ks.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementAll licensees: at least 1 Category III credit (internet or live) in acute/chronic pain management, appropriate opioid prescribing, or use of prescription drug monitoring programs | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Alternative windows: 100 credits (40 Cat I, 2 Cat III) in 30 months, or 150 credits (60 Cat I, 3 Cat III) in 42 months before expiry. Extension for undue hardship (illness, injury) in the last 12 months.
Good to know. Same board and rules as MDs; DO licenses expire September 30 each year (renewal Aug 15 - Oct 31, late from Oct 1).
Source: rules.ks.gov · K.A.R. 100-15-1, 100-15-4, 100-15-5; K.S.A. 65-2809 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Kansas?
MD: At least 20 Category I (lectures, panels, workshops, seminars, symposia, other structured formal learning), at least 1 Category III, rest Category II (consultations, quality review, teaching, journal clubs, database use, self-instruction). 1 credit = 50 minutes; 1 year of postgraduate training = 50 Category I; postbaccalaureate degree = 25 Category I. DO: At least 20 Category I (lectures, panels, workshops, seminars, symposia, other structured formal learning), at least 1 Category III, rest Category II (consultations, quality review, teaching, journal clubs, database use, self-instruction). 1 credit = 50 minutes; 1 year of postgraduate training = 50 Category I; postbaccalaureate degree = 25 Category I.
How do I verify a physician license in Kansas?
Use the license lookup of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (ksbha.ks.gov); 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 Kansas?
MD: 50 credits of continuing education every 18 months, at least 20 of them Category 1. DO: 50 credits of continuing education every 18 months, at least 20 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Kansas?
MD: Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every renewal). DO: Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every renewal).
How do physicians report CE in Kansas?
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 Kansas?
MD: Licenses renew by June 30 (18 months cycle). DO: Licenses renew by September 30 (18 months cycle).