Physicians · New Jersey · Continuing education
New Jersey CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO100 CME credits every 2 years, including 2 h end-of-life & palliative care, 6 h cultural competency (once), 2 h sexual harassment prevention; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Jersey MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100CME credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Category 1 minimum
- 40
- Accepted credit
- Category I (min. 40) and Category II (max. 60) recognized by the AMA, AOA, APMA, ACCME or comparable organizations recognized by the board; optional menopause CE counts (P.L. 2025, c. 175)
- New licensees
- Initial licensees who completed accredited graduate medical education within 12 months before licensure are exempt for the initial biennial period only.
- Audits & records
- Keep CME certificates at least 6 years (and course outlines for cultural competency topics).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-life & palliative care2 of the 40 Category I credits in end-of-life care (C.45:9-7.7); waiver possible if not applicable to practice | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyOne-time 6 hours of accredited CME covering 6 board-specified topics; physicians licensed after June 30, 2007 by the end of the next full renewal cycle (N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.25) | 6 | once |
| Sexual harassment preventionAll MDs/DOs: 2 credits in sexual misconduct prevention (incl. informed consent for sensitive exams, duty to report, human trafficking identification), due before the close of the 2027 renewal (N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.15(e)) | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Hardship waiver or extension (illness, disability, military service, etc.) for the current cycle, requested in writing by certified mail at least 60 days before the biennial period ends. Retired (no-fee) and inactive licenses are exempt.
Good to know. One board licenses MDs and DOs. Biennial renewal; board page cites a biennial period starting July 1, 2013. Sexual misconduct CME (2025 rule): first due by the 2027 renewal, repeat frequency not stated on the board page. Official N.J.A.C. text is only on LexisNexis (not read).
Source: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.15; N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.25 and N.J.S.A. 45:9-7.2, 7.3 (cultural competency); C.45:9-7.7 (end-of-life) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in New Jersey?
Category I (min. 40) and Category II (max. 60) recognized by the AMA, AOA, APMA, ACCME or comparable organizations recognized by the board; optional menopause CE counts (P.L. 2025, c. 175).
How do I verify a physician license in New Jersey?
Use the license lookup of the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/Pages/default.aspx); 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 New Jersey?
100 CME credits every 2 years, at least 40 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in New Jersey?
End-of-life & palliative care — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (once); Sexual harassment prevention — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in New Jersey?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).