MDCMEOverview
The New Hampshire Board of Medicine (under OPLC) regulates physicians and PAs. CME requirements are specified in Med 402 (physicians) and Med 613 (PAs), but the full text is not publicly accessible on the website. New Hampshire uses CE Broker for CME tracking as of 2025. A Health Professions Survey is required for license renewal.
Physician (MD/DO) Requirements
New Hampshire physician CME requirements are governed by Med 402 (Continuing Medical Education).
What We Know
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| CME hours | Specified in Med 402.01 (not publicly accessible) |
| Cycle | 2 years (standard) |
| Tracking | CE Broker system (as of 2025) |
| Governing rules | RSA 329 (Medical Practice Act); Med 400 Rules |
Health Professions Survey
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Survey | Required for license renewal |
| Exemptions | Administrative and inactive status licenses |
Opioid Prescribing Standards
New Hampshire has comprehensive opioid prescribing standards under Med 502. Contact the board for specific CME requirements related to opioid prescribing.
Online Renewal
Available at: oplc.nh.gov/applications-physician
Physician Assistant Requirements
New Hampshire PA CME requirements are governed by Med 613 (Continuing Medical Education for PA).
What We Know
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| CME hours | Specified in Med 613.01 (not publicly accessible) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Tracking | CE Broker system |
| Governing rules | RSA 328-D (PA Practice Act); Med 600 Rules |
Recent Changes
| Update | Details |
|---|---|
| New Med 600 rules | Effective October 2, 2025 |
| CE Waiver | Order Waiving PA Continuing Education Requirements issued December 4, 2024 — indicates flexibility/exemptions may be in place |
| Pending rulemaking | Public hearing scheduled February 4, 2026 for Med 400, 500, 600 |
NCCPA Baseline
At minimum, PAs must meet NCCPA requirements:
- 100 CME credits per 2-year cycle
- Minimum 50 Category 1 credits
Online Renewal
Available at: oplc.nh.gov/applications-physician-associate
DO (Osteopathic) Physicians
New Hampshire requirements for DO physicians are governed by the same board and rules as MDs.
CE Broker System
New Hampshire uses CE Broker for CME tracking:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Implementation | 2025 |
| Purpose | Track and verify all continuing education |
| Access | Login required to view personalized requirements |
| Help | CME Help Guide PDF available through board |
How to Get Specific Requirements
Since detailed CME hours are not publicly listed:
- Log into CE Broker — Your personalized requirements will be displayed
- Contact the board — See contact info below
- Check renewal application — Requirements typically listed in application materials
Tips for New Hampshire Licensees
- CE Broker is key — Log in to see your specific requirements
- Health survey required — Don't skip the Health Professions Survey
- Rules changing — Public hearing Feb 4, 2026 may affect requirements
- PAs: Check for waivers — December 2024 waiver may still apply
- Med 402/613 — These rules have the details, but require board access
Contact Information
New Hampshire Board of Medicine (OPLC)
- Phone: (603) 271-2152
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Website: oplc.nh.gov/board-medicine
Governing Regulations
Physicians:
- RSA 329 — Medical Practice Act
- Med 400 — Renewal, Continuing Education and Ongoing Requirements
- Med 402 — Continuing Medical Education
- Med 502 — Opioid Prescribing Standards
Physician Assistants:
- RSA 328-D — Physician Assistant Practice Act
- Med 600 — Physician Assistant Rules (updated Oct 2025)
- Med 602 — Supervision of a Physician Assistant
- Med 613 — Continuing Medical Education for PA