Featured | Jun 9, 2025
Stay informed on Michigan's CME requirements for medical license renewal. This guide covers required credits, licensure cycles, and special obligations like medical ethics, pain management, implicit bias training, and human trafficking identification, helping healthcare professionals stay compliant.
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.
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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Michigan MD
Due: 31 Dec, 2026
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Special CME Requirements:
Implicit Bias Training:
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness:
Human Trafficking Identification:
Special CME Requirements
Pain and Symptom Management:
Implicit Bias Training:
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness:
Human Trafficking Identification:
“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.”
“A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education earned in the area of pain and symptom management. “
“At least 1 of the 3 hours must include controlled substance prescribing. “
“ A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education earned in the area of medical ethics. “
“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. “
“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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Medical Doctors (MDs) in Michigan must complete 150 CME credits every three years. At least 75 credits must be AMA Category 1 CME.
MDs in Michigan must complete:
DOs in Michigan must complete 150 CME credits every three years, with 60 credits in AOA Category 1-A or 1-B CME.
DOs must fulfill the same special requirements as MDs, including:
Physicians (both MDs and DOs) must complete their CME requirements every three years to maintain licensure.
Yes. Since June 1, 2022, all new applicants must complete 2 hours within the last 5 years before initial licensure. For renewals, physicians must complete 1 hour per year of the licensure cycle.
Physicians must complete 3 hours of CME in pain and symptom management, with at least 1 hour covering controlled substances prescribing.
Yes. Physicians must complete a one-time training to identify victims of human trafficking, as mandated since December 6, 2021.
Starting May 28, 2024, prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances must complete training every renewal period.
