Physicians · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
01 In short
- MD/DO30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin MD/DO CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31 in odd-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 30
- Accepted credit
- Programs recognized by the AMA Council on Medical Education, AOA or ACCME; AMA or AOA "Category I" or equivalent; 1 clock hour = 1 hour; board-approved postgraduate training (3 months = 30 hours)
- Renewal fee
- $120
- Audits & records
- Signed statement on the renewal application; random biennial audit; keep evidence through the biennium (Med 13.05-13.06). The Board runs CME audits through CE Broker (basic account free, optional).
- Renew online
- dsps.wi.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingPhysicians holding a U.S. DEA number at renewal: course on prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, part of the 30 hours (Med 13.02(1x)) | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board-approved postgraduate training: 3 consecutive months count as the full 30 hours. Waiver possible for prolonged illness/disability.
Good to know. One board (Medical Examining Board, DSPS) licenses MDs and DOs; renewal by Oct 31 of odd years, fee $120. Opioid/controlled-substance 2 hours are part of the 30 (Med 13.02(1x)); separate from the DEA 8-hour MATE training.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · Wis. Admin. Code ch. Med 13 (Med 13.02-13.06); Wis. Stat. s. 448.13 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physicians in Wisconsin?
Programs recognized by the AMA Council on Medical Education, AOA or ACCME; AMA or AOA "Category I" or equivalent; 1 clock hour = 1 hour; board-approved postgraduate training (3 months = 30 hours).
How do I verify a physician license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Physician/Default.aspx); 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 Wisconsin?
30 hours every 2 years, at least 30 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for physicians in Wisconsin?
Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal).
How much does a physician license renewal cost in Wisconsin?
$120 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How do physicians report CE in Wisconsin?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physicians in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by October 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).