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Minnesota CME Requirements for Licensure

Minnesota's CME requirements for medical licensure include 75 hours every three years. Physicians must earn credits from approved sources like AMA, AAFP, and AOA. Progress can be tracked via the CE app.

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Your Guide to Minnesota CME Requirements for Licensure

As healthcare evolves, Minnesota’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 Minnesota’s medical license CME requirements for renewal, providing a clear path for practitioners to meet their obligations and thrive in a diverse and challenging healthcare landscape.

Understanding Minnesota's CME Requirements: 

The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice 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 CME requirements for licensure renewal. Here's a breakdown of the key requirements https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/5605/


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75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 Every 3 years
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2 Credits in Controlled Substance Prescribing One time requirement
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2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Category 1 Credit(s) & Category 1 in Controlled Substance Prescribing Every 3 years
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Profession: Medical Doctor and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Profession: Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • CME Credits Required: 75
  • Licensure Cycle: Every Three Years
  • Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AOA Category 1-A, and AOA Category 1-B credits are required.

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General CME Requirement for Minnesota-Licensed Physicians

“At least 75 hours of continuing medical education credit must be obtained in any cycle by attendance at continuing medical education activities designated by an accredited sponsor as Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Continuing medical education sponsors must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or by a state medical society recognized by the ACCME as an intrastate accreditor of continuing medical education sponsors.”


More information on Minnesota CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board


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Medical doctors (MDs) in Minnesota must complete 75 CME credits every three years. These credits must include AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AOA Category 1-A, and AOA Category 1-B credits. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice regulates these requirements.

Physicians in Minnesota must complete 75 CME credits within each three-year licensure cycle. All credits must be obtained from accredited sponsors such as those approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or state medical societies recognized by the ACCME.

Minnesota's CME requirements include 75 credits every three years. While the state does not mandate specific topic areas beyond accredited CME, physicians prescribing opioids may have additional requirements. Always check with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for updates.

Physicians in Minnesota must renew their CME credits every three years, ensuring they complete 75 credits within each renewal cycle. CME records should be maintained in case of an audit by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in Minnesota are required to complete 75 CME credits every three years. The acceptable credit types include AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AOA Category 1-A, and AOA Category 1-B credits. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice oversees compliance.

DOs in Minnesota must complete 75 CME credits every three years to maintain an active medical license. The credits must come from accredited CME providers, such as those accredited by the ACCME or state medical societies recognized by the ACCME.

Minnesota physicians, both MDs and DOs, can earn CME credits from the following categories:

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • AAFP Prescribed Credit
  • AOA Category 1-A
  • AOA Category 1-B

Credits must be obtained from approved CME providers accredited by the ACCME or equivalent organizations.

DOs in Minnesota must renew their CME credits every three years, completing 75 credits within each licensure cycle.

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