Physicians · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO60 hours every 2 years, including 1 h cultural competency (every year), 1 h pain management; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- AMA PRA Category 1; AOA Category 1-A or 2-A (relevant to current practice). Emeritus: AMA Cat 1 or 2, AOA 1-A/1-B/2-A/2-B
- New licensees
- 30 hours if licensed during the second year of the biennium; pain management course at initial licensure. Residents in training are exempt.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit; 60 days to provide certificates. Deficient: $250 fine and 120 days to comply ($1,000 after 120 days, suspension of at least 90 days after 180 days). Cultural competency audited every other renewal cycle.
- Renew online
- omb.oregon.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyAll practicing licensees except residents and Volunteer Camp: at least 1 hour per year (OHA-approved or qualifying experiences), reported every other renewal (OAR 847-008-0077) | 1 | every year |
| Pain managementAll licensees except lapsed, teleradiology and telemonitoring: Oregon Pain Management Commission one-hour course, at initial licensure and every 24 months (OAR 847-008-0075) | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Ongoing ABMS or AOA-BOS recertification/MOC instead of hours (lifetime certification alone does not count). Military training substantially equivalent may count. Emeritus status: 15 hours per year.
Good to know. One board licenses MDs and DOs. Renewal due Dec 31 of odd-numbered years (OAR 847-008-0005). The board's CE page states this as 30 hours/year. Level II office-based surgery without board certification: 50 h CME/year. Suicide-risk and Alzheimer's CME count as relevant.
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us · OAR 847-008-0070; OAR 847-008-0075; OAR 847-008-0077; OAR 847-008-0005 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Oregon
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Oregon?
AMA PRA Category 1; AOA Category 1-A or 2-A (relevant to current practice). Emeritus: AMA Cat 1 or 2, AOA 1-A/1-B/2-A/2-B.
How do I verify a physician license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Medical Board (oregon.gov/omb); 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 Oregon?
60 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Oregon?
Cultural competency — 1 h (every year); Pain management — 1 h (every renewal).
How do physicians report CE in Oregon?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Oregon?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).