Physicians · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO40 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years, including 8 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) (once); renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours of Category 1 CME
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Category 1 minimum
- 40
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 from organizations approved by the Mississippi State Medical Association, AMA or ACCME; AOA Category 1-A; AAFP prescribed hours; ACOG cognates
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Initial Mississippi license (or first specialty board certification) after June 30: exempt for the current cycle; compliance due in the next cycle.
- Audits & records
- Attest on every annual renewal in MELS; random compliance review. Since Feb 27, 2026 physicians no longer send CME documents to the Board; upload to the tracking system. Deficiencies must be fixed within 6 months.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)DEA-registered licensees: one-time training under §303 of the Controlled Substances Act (opioid or substance use disorder treatment) | 8 | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. MD/DO must either keep an account with a Board-approved CME tracking system or hold active ABMS/AOA board certification (lifetime certification without maintenance does not count). Residents/fellows exempt (Policy 3.05). Waiver for legitimate cause if requested before April 1 of the cycle's last year.
Good to know. One board licenses MDs and DOs. Annual license renewal; CME runs in two-year cycles from July 1 to June 30 (current cycle July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028). Excess hours do not carry over.
Source: www.msbml.ms.gov · 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2610, Chapter 2, Rules 2.1-2.6 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Mississippi?
Category 1 from organizations approved by the Mississippi State Medical Association, AMA or ACCME; AOA Category 1-A; AAFP prescribed hours; ACOG cognates.
How do I verify a physician license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (msbml.ms.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 Mississippi?
40 hours of Category 1 CME every 2 years, at least 40 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Mississippi?
Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 8 h (once).
How do physicians report CE in Mississippi?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Mississippi?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).