Physicians · Vermont · Continuing education
Vermont CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD30 hours every 2 years, including 1 h end-of-life & palliative care, 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.
- DO30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Vermont MD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit; AAFP credit (accepted since 2025); certain Board-sponsored activities when stated by the Board
- Renewal fee
- $525
- New licensees
- First renewal: no CME if licensed less than 1 year; at least 15 hours (incl. required subjects) if licensed 1 year or more during the initial period.
- Audits & records
- No documentation filed at renewal; keep records 4 years. The Board may audit for up to 4 years. Missing CME requires a make-up plan (up to 120 days) with the renewal.
- Renew online
- www.healthvermont.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-life & palliative careAll physicians: hospice, palliative care or pain management services | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingPhysicians with a DEA registration or a pending DEA application (presumed to prescribe controlled substances) | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board certification/recertification alone does not satisfy the requirement. Full licensees in an approved GME program may count a year of GME as 15 hours (Rule 24.2.4).
Good to know. Licenses run Dec 1 to Nov 30 of the second following year and are renewed in even-numbered years. Medical marijuana courses do not count toward the controlled substances hours.
Source: www.healthvermont.gov · Vermont Board of Medical Practice Rules, Rule 24 (eff. 5/1/2024); 26 V.S.A. § 1400(b) · checked Oct 28, 2026
Vermont DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- CME approved by the AOA or a successor or equivalent organization approved by the Board; 1 quarter college credit = 10 h, 1 semester credit = 15 h; learner time only
- New licensees
- Documentation is first required with the first renewal application after two years of licensure.
- Audits & records
- Random audits plus conditioned and late-renewing licensees; detailed documentation required if selected; up to 90 days for a corrective plan (3 V.S.A. § 129).
- Renew online
- sos.vermont.gov ↗
Good to know. DOs are licensed by the separate Vermont Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (Office of Professional Regulation). Only CE within 2 years of the renewal date counts. Board rules (2015) refer to § 1836 for an osteopathic share; current § 1836(c) states none.
Source: outside.vermont.gov · 26 V.S.A. § 1836(c); Administrative Rules of the Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Rules 3.6-3.7 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Vermont?
MD: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit; AAFP credit (accepted since 2025); certain Board-sponsored activities when stated by the Board. DO: CME approved by the AOA or a successor or equivalent organization approved by the Board; 1 quarter college credit = 10 h, 1 semester credit = 15 h; learner time only.
How do I verify a physician license in Vermont?
Use the license lookup of the Vermont Board of Medical Practice (healthvermont.gov/systems/board-medical-practice); 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 Vermont?
MD: 30 hours every 2 years. DO: 30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Vermont?
MD: End-of-life & palliative care — 1 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal).
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Vermont?
MD: $525 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Vermont?
MD: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Vermont?
MD: Licenses renew by November 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). DO: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).