Medical Doctors (MDs) in New York must complete continuing medical education (CME) to maintain licensure. While there is no general CME credit requirement for license renewal, MDs must complete specific mandated courses, including:

• Infection Control: 1 credit hour every 4 years
• New York-Specific Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education: 3 credit hours every 3 years
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: A one-time 2-hour training requirement

Check with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of the Professions for the latest requirements.

New York does not have a general CME hour requirement for MDs but mandates specific training in infection control, controlled substances and pain management, and child abuse reporting. These requirements must be completed within their respective timeframes for compliance.

MDs in New York must complete CME courses covering:

• Infection Control (1 hour every 4 years)
• Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education (3 hours every 3 years)
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (one-time 2-hour training)

Additional training may be required based on professional specialty or workplace policies.

CME renewal depends on the specific training requirement:

• Infection Control: Every 4 years
• Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education: Every 3 years
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: One-time requirement

MDs should verify compliance deadlines with the New York State Office of the Professions.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) in New York follow the same CME requirements as MDs. This includes:

• Infection Control: 1 credit hour every 4 years
• New York-Specific Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education: 3 credit hours every 3 years
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: A one-time 2-hour training requirement

There are no additional general CME hour requirements for licensure renewal.

DOs in New York do not have a set CME credit requirement but must fulfill the mandated training in infection control, controlled substances and pain management, and child abuse reporting.

DOs must complete training in:

• Infection Control (1 hour every 4 years)
• Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education (3 hours every 3 years)
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (one-time 2-hour training)

These requirements align with those for MDs in New York.

DOs must complete:

• Infection Control training every 4 years
• Controlled Substance and Pain Management Education every 3 years
• Child Abuse Identification and Reporting training once upon initial licensure

Compliance deadlines should be confirmed with the New York State Education Department and Office of the Professions.