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Physicians are required to complete 50 CME hours every two years. The renewal period ends on the last day of the physician's birth month, every 2 years.

  • Physicians must complete a one-time requirement of 12 CME hours on pain management and the appropriate care and treatment of the terminally ill. Pathologists and Radiologists are exempt.
    • The 12 hours may be any combination of pain management credits and appropriate care and treatment of the terminally ill credits. These hours may count towards the 50 hours for the current renewal cycle and must be completed by the physician's second license renewal date or within four years, whichever comes first.
    • General Internists and Family Physicians who have a patient population of which over 25 percent are 65 years of age or older, are required to complete at least 20 percent of their mandatory CME in the field of geriatric medicine. Click here for educational resources.