Physicians · Oklahoma · Continuing education
Oklahoma CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD60 hours of Category I every 3 years, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management (every year); renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- DO16 AOA Category 1 hours every year, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by June 30, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oklahoma MD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours of Category I
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Category 1 minimum
- 60
- Accepted credit
- Category I as defined by the American Medical Association / Oklahoma State Medical Association / American Academy of Family Physicians or another certifying organization recognized by the Board
- New licensees
- Newly licensed physicians begin reporting three years from the date licensure was granted.
- Audits & records
- Licensee certifies every three years; each year the Board randomly or for cause audits licensees, who must submit verification.
- Renew online
- www.okmedicalboard.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementEach year before renewal: 1 hour pain management or 1 hour opioid use or addiction; not required if the licensee holds no valid federal DEA registration (59 O.S. § 495a.1) | 1 | every year |
Alternatives & exemptions. Accepted as verification at audit: current AMA Physician Recognition Award; ABMS specialty board certification or recertification obtained during the 3-year period; residency or fellowship in the preceding 3 years (50 hours per completed training year).
Good to know. Board guidelines also cite 63 O.S. § 3162: once every two calendar years, providers associated with an inpatient health care entity must view a State online presentation (counts toward CME); its subject is not stated on the Board page.
Source: www.okmedicalboard.org · Okla. Admin. Code § 435:10-15-1; 59 O.S. § 495a.1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Oklahoma DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16AOA Category 1 hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Category 1 minimum
- 16
- Accepted credit
- AOA Category 1; DOs obtaining or maintaining ABMS board certification may use AMA PRA Category 1 credit
- Renewal fee
- $250
- New licensees
- Residents/fellows at any time during the CME cycle are exempt; CME applies from the first July 1 after graduation from residency or fellowship.
- Audits & records
- CE Broker completion check at renewal: the renewal cannot proceed unless CME requirements are met; exceptions must be entered in CE Broker each cycle.
- Renew online
- osboe.portalus.thentiacloud.net ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementDOs with OBNDD/DEA registration: pain management, opioid use or addiction; course pre-approved by the Board, reported by the provider | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensed by the separate Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (oklahoma.gov/osboe). CME cycle July 1 - June 30; licenses expire June 30 each year. Medical marijuana recommenders: 2 hours/year (no topic code).
Source: oklahoma.gov · OAC 510:10-3-8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Oklahoma?
MD: Category I as defined by the American Medical Association / Oklahoma State Medical Association / American Academy of Family Physicians or another certifying organization recognized by the Board. DO: AOA Category 1; DOs obtaining or maintaining ABMS board certification may use AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
How do I verify a physician license in Oklahoma?
Use the license lookup of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (okmedicalboard.org); 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 Oklahoma?
MD: 60 hours of Category I every 3 years, at least 60 of them Category 1. DO: 16 AOA Category 1 hours every year, at least 16 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Oklahoma?
MD: Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every year). DO: Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every renewal).
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Oklahoma?
DO: $250 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Oklahoma?
MD: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. DO: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Oklahoma?
MD: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle). DO: Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).