Your Guide to Michigan's CME Requirements for Licensure
As healthcare evolves, Michigan’s CME requirements play a vital role in maintaining high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where adaptability is key, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers stay informed and competent. This guide outlines Michigan’s medical license CME requirements for medical license renewal, providing a clear path for practitioners to meet their obligations and thrive in a diverse and challenging healthcare landscape.
Understanding Michigan's CME Requirements
The Michigan Board of Medicine oversees the licensure and regulation of physicians in the state. To uphold the standards of medical practice and ensure the ongoing competence of healthcare professionals, the board mandates specific requirements for licensure renewal. Here's a breakdown of the CME requirements for Michigan physicians:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/Lara/DO_Licensing_Guide_654139_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/Lara/MD_Licensing_Guide_654158_7.pdf
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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
- Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
- Licensure cycle- 3 years
- CME Credits Required: 150
- Credit Type- 75 credit hours of AMA Category 1 CME are required every 3 years.
Special CME Requirements:
- Medical Ethics: Minimum of 1 hour.
- Pain and Symptom Management:
- At least 3 hours required
- Of these, 1 hour must include controlled substances prescribing.
Implicit Bias Training:
- Initial Licensure (from June 1, 2022): 2 hours within the last 5 year
- License Renewal: 1 hour per year of the license cycle.
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness:
- From May 28, 2024: Training is required every renewal period for prescribers/dispensers of controlled substances.
Human Trafficking Identification:
- One-time training is required by the next renewal cycle or for initial licensure after 2021.
Profession: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Profession: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Licensure Cycle: Every three Years
- CME Credits Required: 150
- Credit Type: 60 credits must be AOA Category 1-A or AOA Category 1-B.
Special CME Requirements
- Medical Ethics: Minimum of 1 hour.
Pain and Symptom Management:
- At least 3 hours required.
- Of these, 1 hour must include controlled substances prescribing.
Implicit Bias Training:
- Initial Licensure (from June 1, 2022): 2 hours within the last 5 years.
- License Renewal: 1 hour per year of the license cycle.
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness:
- From May 28, 2024: Training is required every renewal period for prescribers/dispensers of controlled substances.
Human Trafficking Identification:
- One-time training is required by the next renewal cycle or for initial licensure after 2021.One-time training is required by the next renewal cycle or for initial licensure after 2021.
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General CME Requirement for Michigan-Licensed Physicians
“150 hours of continuing medical education in courses or programs approved by the board.”
For MDs- “a minimum of 75 hours of the required 150 hours earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs. “
For DOs- “a minimum of 60 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned through Category 1 programs.”
Pain Management CME Requirments
“A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education earned in the area of pain and symptom management. “
Controlled Substance Prescribing CME Requirement
“At least 1 of the 3 hours must include controlled substance prescribing. “
Medical Ethics CME Requirement
“ A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of medical ethics. “
Human Trafficking CME Requirement
“Beginning December 6, 2021, completion of a one-time training to identify victims of human trafficking is required for individuals seeking licensure that meets the standards of Administrative Rule 338.2413. “
Implicit Bias CME Requirement
“Beginning June 1, 2022, completion of 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration is required. “
More information on Michigan CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board.
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