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Missouri Physician & PA CME Requirements

Overview

The Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts requires physicians to complete 50 hours of CME every 2 years under RSMo 334.073. PA requirements are established through Board rules rather than statute. Missouri specifically requires acceptance of autism training CME.

Physician (MD/DO) Requirements

Missouri physicians must complete 50 CME hours per biennial renewal cycle.

CME Breakdown

Requirement Details
Total CME 50 hours per 2-year cycle
Credit type Per Board rules (20 CSR 2150-2.125)
Renewal cycle 2 years (biennial)
Audit Board has authority to audit compliance

Autism Training Requirement

Missouri statute specifically requires that CME courses emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment of autism in children must be accepted toward the 50-hour renewal requirement.

Documentation

Requirement Details
Submission Must provide "satisfactory evidence" of compliance
Authority RSMo 334.075
Record retention Per Board rules

Retired Physician Exemption

Retired physicians may have CME requirements waived under RSMo 334.075.

Physician Assistant Requirements

Missouri PA CME requirements are established through Board rules (20 CSR 2150-7.x series) rather than statute.

What We Know

Requirement Details
Renewal cycle 2 years (biennial) per RSMo 334.738
State hours Per Board rules
Board Advisory Commission for Physician Assistants

Collaborative Practice

PAs must maintain a written collaborative practice arrangement with a supervising physician per RSMo 334.735. Change of Collaborative Practice Arrangement forms are available from the Board.

DO (Osteopathic) Physicians

Missouri requirements for DO physicians are identical to MD requirements. Both must complete 50 hours biennial under the same statute (RSMo 334.073).

Legal References

Reference Description
RSMo 334.073 Physician CME requirements
RSMo 334.075 CME compliance and waivers
RSMo 334.735-334.749 Physician Assistant Practice Act
RSMo 334.738 PA license renewal
20 CSR 2150-2.125 Board rules for physician CME
20 CSR 2150-7.x Board rules for PA CME

Tips for Missouri Licensees

  1. 50 hours is standard — Plan for about 25 hours per year
  2. Autism CME counts — Missouri specifically accepts this training
  3. PAs: Contact the Board — Specific hours are in administrative rules
  4. Maintain collaborative agreement — Required for PA practice
  5. Retired physicians: Request waiver — May be available under RSMo 334.075

Contact Information

Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Physician Assistants

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