Physicians · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO50 hours every 2 years, including 8 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- AMA Category 1 (certified by OSMA, an OSMA/ACCME-accredited provider, or AMA direct credit); AOA Category 1 (Ohio Osteopathic Association / AOA); ACGME/AOA residency or fellowship at 1 hour per week; volunteer care for indigent/uninsured (R.C. 4745.04)
- New licensees
- CME must be completed after licensure, i.e. it is checked at renewal; first-time applicants do not take the duty-to-report course.
- Audits & records
- Keep records of completion in accordance with rule 4731-10-08.
- Renew online
- elicense.ohio.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Physicians providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment; Category I CME on substance use disorder and addiction, counts toward the total | 8 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll physicians (MD, DO, DPM): licensee's duty to report misconduct; only the Medical Board's own video course satisfies it | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. One board licenses MDs and DOs. 50 hours per registration period incl. 1 hour on duty to report misconduct (R.C. 4731.224; no exact topic code, listed under ethics/law). Out-of-state and retired licensees who renew must also comply. Renewal date basis not confirmed.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · Ohio Adm. Code 4731-10-02; R.C. 4731.282 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Ohio
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Ohio?
AMA Category 1 (certified by OSMA, an OSMA/ACCME-accredited provider, or AMA direct credit); AOA Category 1 (Ohio Osteopathic Association / AOA); ACGME/AOA residency or fellowship at 1 hour per week; volunteer care for indigent/uninsured (R.C. 4745.04).
How do I verify a physician license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the State Medical Board of Ohio (med.ohio.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 Ohio?
50 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Ohio?
Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 8 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Ohio?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).