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Maryland CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 CME credits (Category I or II) every 2 years; renewal by September 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50CME credits (Category I or II)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Category 1 minimum
- 25
- Accepted credit
- Category I or II accredited by ACCME, or sponsored by an international, national or state medical society meeting ACCME standards; accredited training programs (50 credits per full-time year); up to 10 credits for uncompensated record review as a Board designee
- New licensees
- Exempt from CME at the first renewal after initial licensure or reinstatement; New Physician Orientation must be completed before the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; send documents only if selected for audit. Keep CME documentation 6 years. Penalty up to $100 per missing CME credit.
- Renew online
- www.mbp.state.md.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll licensees renewing after April 1, 2026: one-time implicit bias and structural racism training (ACCME-accredited or board-recognized; OMHHD lists) | — | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. CME requirement deemed met by an active time-limited certification from an ABMS member board, AOA certifying board, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians of Canada, with proof of maintenance dated within 5 years of renewal.
Good to know. One board licenses MDs and DOs. Licenses expire September 30; the 2026 cycle covered last names A-L. No grace period after expiry. CDS prescribers must also register with the PDMP (separate CDS license).
Source: www.mbp.state.md.us · COMAR 10.32.01.10; implicit bias: Health Occupations Article §1-225 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Maryland?
Category I or II accredited by ACCME, or sponsored by an international, national or state medical society meeting ACCME standards; accredited training programs (50 credits per full-time year); up to 10 credits for uncompensated record review as a Board designee.
How do I verify a physician license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland Board of Physicians (mbp.state.md.us); 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 Maryland?
50 CME credits (Category I or II) every 2 years, at least 25 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Maryland?
Implicit bias & cultural competency (once).
How do physicians report CE in Maryland?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Maryland?
Licenses renew by September 30 (2 years cycle).