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Maine Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

The Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine regulates physicians and PAs on a birth month-based biennial cycle. Maine has a unique jurisprudence exam requirement every other renewal cycle (approximately every 4 years). Detailed CME hour requirements are contained in Board Rules Chapters 1 and 2. For reinstatement after lapse, 40 Category I credits in the prior 24 months are required.

Physician (MD) Requirements

Maine physician CME requirements are governed by Board Rules Chapter 1.

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
CME hours Detailed in Chapter 1 of Board Rules
Cycle Biennial (based on birth month)
Renewal deadline Last day of birth month
Renewal fee $500

Jurisprudence Exam

Requirement Details
Frequency Every other renewal cycle (~4 years)
Purpose Knowledge of Maine medical practice laws

Reinstatement Requirements

If your license has lapsed:

Requirement Details
CME Minimum 40 Category I credits in prior 24 months
Application Reinstatement application required

Documentation

CME verification required as part of renewal application.

Physician Assistant Requirements

Maine PAs may be licensed by either:

  • Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, OR
  • Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
CME hours Detailed in Board Rules Chapter 2
Cycle Biennial (based on birth month)
Renewal deadline Last day of birth month
Governing rule Joint rule with Board of Osteopathic Licensure

Jurisprudence Exam

Same as physicians — required every other renewal cycle (~4 years).

PA Registration

PAs rendering medical services must maintain active registration in addition to licensure.

Fees

Fee Type Amount
Initial application $300
Biennial renewal $250
Reinstatement (lapsed) $400
Reinstatement (withdrawn) $200

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

DOs in Maine may be regulated by the Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure rather than the Board of Licensure in Medicine. Contact the appropriate board for specific requirements.

Board Rules (Official Source)

For complete CME requirements, consult the official Board Rules:

Document Content
Chapter 1 Physician licensure and CME requirements
Chapter 2 PA licensure, registration, scope of practice, supervision, and CME

Available at: maine.gov/md/laws-rules-updates/rules

Interstate Compact

Maine participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), which provides expedited licensure for eligible physicians.

Reentry to Practice

Maine has specific Reentry to Practice guidelines for physicians and PAs who haven't practiced within 24 months. Contact the Board for details.

Tips for Maine Licensees

  1. Birth month renewal — Your deadline is the last day of your birth month
  2. Jurisprudence exam — Don't forget this every-other-cycle requirement
  3. Consult Board Rules — Chapters 1 and 2 have the detailed CME specifications
  4. PAs: Two board options — Can be licensed by either medical or osteopathic board
  5. Reinstatement = 40 hours — Need Category I credits if license lapsed

Contact Information

Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

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