How many CME hours do Delaware physicians need?

Delaware physicians (MD/DO) must complete 40 hours of CME every 2 years. Category 1 requirement: All 40 hours (AMA or AOA).

How many CME hours do Delaware physician assistants need?

Delaware physician assistants must complete 100 hours OR NCCPA of CME every 2 years. Category 1 requirement: 50 hours (if state path).

What special CME topics are required in Delaware?

Delaware requires specific topics including: None mandated

What is the CME renewal cycle in Delaware?

Delaware physicians renew every 2 years. Physician assistants renew every 2 years.

Where can I find the Delaware medical board website?

The Delaware medical board website is https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/medicalpractice/. This is the official source for license renewal and CME requirements.

Delaware Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

The Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline requires physicians to complete 40 hours of CME every 2 years. Delaware has no mandatory topic requirements — physicians have full flexibility in choosing their CME activities. PAs can satisfy requirements either through 100 state hours or by maintaining NCCPA certification. Non-compliance carries significant penalties including a $1,000 fine.

Physician (MD/DO) Requirements

Delaware physicians must complete 40 AMA or AOA-approved CME hours per 2-year cycle.

CME Breakdown

Requirement	Details
Total CME	40 hours per 2-year cycle
Category 1	All 40 hours (AMA or AOA approved)
Cycle	Biennial (2 years)
Mandatory topics	None
Rollover	Not specified
Audit	Board may request proof upon request

First-Time Renewal Requirements

Situation	Requirement
Licensed more than 1 year	20 hours minimum
Licensed less than 1 year	No CME requirement

Residents and Fellows

May substitute proof of satisfactory participation in their training program for CME requirements.

Non-Compliance Penalties

Delaware has strict enforcement:

Penalty	Details
Fine	$1,000
Grace period	60 days to complete requirements
Failure to comply	License suspension

Documentation

Attestation required on renewal application
Medical Society of Delaware certification acceptable as proof
Board may request proof at any time

Physician Assistant Requirements

Delaware PAs have two pathways to satisfy CME requirements.

Option 1: State CME Path

Requirement	Details
Total CME	100 hours per 2-year cycle
Category 1	50 hours minimum
Remaining	50 hours Category 2 acceptable

Option 2: NCCPA Certification Path

Requirement	Details
Certification	Current NCCPA certification
Effect	Satisfies entire 100-hour requirement

Practice Requirements

Requirement	Details
Collaboration	Agreement with physician required
DEA registration	Required for controlled substance prescribing
Controlled substances	Documentation and training required

Renewal System

Online renewal through DELPROS system.

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

Delaware requirements for DO physicians are identical to MD requirements. AOA-approved education is accepted as equivalent to AMA-approved.

Tips for Delaware Licensees

No mandatory topics — Complete flexibility in choosing CME activities
Steep penalties — $1,000 fine + potential suspension for non-compliance
First-year grace — Less than 1 year licensed = no CME required first renewal
PAs have options — NCCPA certification is the simpler path
Keep documentation — Board may request proof at any time

Contact Information

Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline

Phone: (302) 744-4500
Email: [email protected]
Website: dpr.delaware.gov/boards/medicalpractice/

Governing Regulations

Title 24, Section 1700 — Delaware Administrative Code
Section 12.0 — Physician CME Requirements
Section 13.2.2 — PA CME Requirements