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Mississippi Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML) requires physicians to complete 40 hours of CME every 2 years — with a strict requirement that all 40 hours must be Category 1. Mississippi is one of the few states that accepts no Category 2 credits for physicians. DEA-registered practitioners have a mandatory controlled substances training requirement.

Physician (MD/DO) Requirements

Mississippi physicians must complete 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per 2-year cycle.

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
Total CME 40 hours per 2-year cycle
Category 1 All 40 hours must be Category 1 (100%)
Category 2 Not accepted
Cycle 2 years (beginning July 1, 2024)
Rollover No — excess hours do NOT carry forward
Audit Compliance audits at renewal

DEA Registrant Requirement

If you hold a current DEA certificate:

Requirement Details
Controlled Substances 5 hours of the 40 must focus on prescribing medications with emphasis on controlled substances
Frequency Recurring every 2-year cycle
Applies to All DEA-registered practitioners

Documentation

  • CME records must be maintained
  • Proof of completion required at renewal

Physician Assistant Requirements

Mississippi PAs have higher CME requirements than the base physician requirement, though the Category 1 minimum is actually lower than NCCPA standards.

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
Total CME 100 hours per 2-year cycle
Category 1 40 hours minimum
Renewal deadline June 30 (annual renewal)
Cycle 2 years for CME tracking
Board MSBML (same as physicians)

Comparison: Mississippi vs NCCPA

Requirement Mississippi NCCPA
Total hours 100/2 years 100/2 years
Category 1 40 minimum 50 minimum

Note: While Mississippi's Category 1 requirement (40) is lower than NCCPA (50), PAs must still meet NCCPA standards to maintain national certification.

New PA Licensee Requirement

Requirement Details
Controlled Substances 5 hours Category 1 in "Prescribing Controlled Substances"
Frequency One-time requirement for new licensees only
Credit type Must be AMA/AOA/AAPA Category 1

Key Points for PAs

  1. NCCPA certification required — Must maintain active certification
  2. Higher total hours — 100 hours vs 40 for physicians
  3. New licensees — One-time 5-hour controlled substance requirement
  4. Supervision required — Collaboration agreement with attending physician

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

Mississippi requirements for DO physicians are identical to MD requirements. DPM (podiatrists) also follow the same 40-hour, all-Category 1 requirement.

Tips for Mississippi Licensees

  1. Category 1 only — Mississippi accepts NO Category 2 credits for physicians
  2. No rollover — Plan carefully; excess hours don't carry forward
  3. DEA practitioners — Don't forget the 5-hour controlled substances requirement
  4. New PAs — Complete the one-time controlled substances training early
  5. Different requirements — PAs need 100 hours vs 40 for MDs

Contact Information

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML)

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