Maintaining Your License to Practice Medicine
Medical doctor licenses expire on Dec. 31 of each even year, while osteopathic licenses expire on Oct. 31 of each even year.
MDs must complete 100 CME hours, which include a minimum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 12 patient safety hours. DOs must complete 100 CME credit hours, including 20 AOA Category 1-A hours and 12 patient safety hours.
Publication: Maintaining Your License to Practice Medicine
Maintaining Your License to Practice Medicine gives important details and rules on how to make sure your medical license is renewed and current. It includes information on CME requirements, as well as the kind of CME courses that qualify to meet state regulations. It extensively covers rules and administrative processes for both MDs and DOs. State Society members can order a printed copy of Maintaining Your License to Practice Medicine through our online store or can download the PDF below.
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Last Updated: 5/19/2008