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Indiana Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

Indiana is one of the few states with no general CME requirement for physicians. The only CME mandate is 2 hours on opioid management for those renewing a Controlled Substance Registration (CSR). PAs follow NCCPA requirements only — Indiana does not impose additional state-specific CME hours.

Physician (MD/DO) Requirements

Indiana physicians have no state CME requirement for general license renewal.

General License Renewal

Requirement Details
CME required None
Renewal cycle 2 years (October 31, odd years)
Next renewal October 31, 2025, 2027, etc.

Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) Only

Physicians renewing their CSR must complete:

Requirement Details
Hours 2 hours
Topic Opioid prescribing and substance use disorders
Effective July 1, 2019
Deadline October 31 (odd years, with CSR renewal)

Important: This 2-hour requirement applies only to CSR renewal, not general physician license renewal.

Physician Assistant Requirements

Indiana PAs have no state-specific CME requirements beyond maintaining NCCPA certification.

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
State CME hours None
Primary requirement NCCPA certification maintenance
NCCPA standard 100 hours per 2 years
Renewal cycle 2 years (biennial)

Key Points

  • Indiana does not impose state CME hours on PAs
  • PAs must maintain current NCCPA certification
  • No separate supervision/collaboration CME requirements specified

Comparison: Indiana vs Other "No CME" States

State Physician CME PA CME Notes
Indiana None NCCPA only 2 hrs opioid for CSR only
New York None NCCPA only Infection control (one-time)
Colorado TBD (2027) 100 hrs MD requirement coming
Montana None Varies Minimal requirements
South Dakota None Varies Minimal requirements

Indiana joins a small group of states with minimal or no physician CME mandates.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)

Indiana participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, allowing expedited licensure for physicians licensed in other compact states.

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

Indiana requirements for DO physicians are identical to MD requirements — no state CME for general licensure, with the same 2-hour CSR requirement if applicable.

Key Differences: MD vs PA

Aspect Physicians (MD/DO) Physician Assistants
State CME hours None None
Primary requirement License renewal only NCCPA certification
Opioid CME 2 hrs (CSR only) Not specified
Renewal timing Oct 31, odd years Biennial

Documentation Requirements

Requirement Details
General license No CME documentation required
CSR renewal 2-hour opioid CME documentation required
Record retention Not specified

Tips for Indiana Licensees

  1. Physicians: No state CME required — But consider voluntary CME for professional development
  2. CSR holders: Complete 2 hours opioid CME — Required for controlled substance registration
  3. PAs: Maintain NCCPA — That's your only real requirement
  4. Mark your calendar: October 31 — Renewal deadline (odd years)
  5. Consider IMLC — If practicing across state lines

Legal References

  • Title 25 Article 22.5 — Physicians
  • Title 25 Article 27.5 — Physician Assistants
  • Title 844 Article 1 — General Provisions

Contact Information

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana

Physician Assistant Committee

Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)

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