Physicians · New York · Continuing education
New York CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- New York does not require CE hours for MD/DO license renewal; 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 York MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
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- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPrescribers with a DEA registration (and residents prescribing under a facility DEA number): pain management, palliative care and addiction, once every three years; attest to NYSDOH (NEAT) | 3 | every 3 years |
| Child abuse recognition & reportingApplicants for licensure or limited permit: identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment (Education Law §6507(3)(a)) | — | once |
| Infection controlAll physicians: infection control and barrier precautions (HIV/HBV) per Public Health Law §239, at initial licensure/registration and every four years; NYSDOH-approved providers | — | every 4 years |
Good to know. No general CME hour requirement was found on the Office of the Professions physician pages; only mandated trainings apply. MDs and DOs are licensed in the same profession (medicine) by NYSED.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · Education Law §6507(3)(a); Public Health Law §239; NYSDOH mandatory prescriber education · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a physician license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Medicine) (op.nysed.gov/professions/physicians); 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 York?
No set number of hours.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in New York?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every 3 years); Child abuse recognition & reporting (once); Infection control (every 4 years).
How do physicians report CE in New York?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in New York?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license.