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State CME Requirements

Every state has different CME requirements for physician and physician assistant license renewal

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States With No/Minimal CME Requirement

  • American Samoa — No CME required for physicians (PAs: NCCPA only)
  • South Dakota — No CME required for physicians (PAs: 30 hrs/yr or NCCPA)
  • Montana — CME not specified in published rules (verify with board)
  • Colorado (changing in 2027 — new CME requirement coming)
  • New York — Minimal (infection control only)
  • Indiana — Minimal (2 hrs opioids for CSR only)

States With Highest CME Requirements

  • Illinois — 150 hours / 3 years (50 hrs/year)
  • Michigan — 150 hours / 3 years (50 hrs/year)
  • Guam — 100 hours / 2 years (50 hrs/year)
  • Pennsylvania — 100 hours / 2 years (50 hrs/year)
  • New Jersey — 100 hours / 2 years (50 hrs/year)
  • Washington PAs — 100 hours / 2 years (50 hrs/year)