Featured | Jun 9, 2025
New York requires MDs and DOs to complete CME every two years, including 1 credit in infection control every 4 years and 3 credits in controlled substance and pain management every 3 years. Additionally, a one-time 2-credit child abuse training is required.
As healthcare advances, New York’s CME requirements serve as a cornerstone in upholding high standards in medical practice. In this dynamic field, where progress is constant, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare providers remain at the forefront of medical knowledge. This guide explores New York's CME requirements for medical license renewal, offering healthcare practitioners a roadmap to meet their obligations and excel in a demanding, innovative environment.
In New York, the Department of Health oversees the licensure of medical professionals. The requirements for CME in New York are designed to ensure that healthcare providers maintain high standards of care and stay abreast of new developments in medicine. Here's a breakdown of the key requirements Office of the Professions :Training
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Special CME Requirements
One-time CME Requirement:
Special CME Requirements
One-time CME Requirement:
“Coursework or training in infection control practices.
(a)Every physician, physician assistant, and specialist assistant practicing in the state shall, on or before July 1, nineteen hundred ninety-four and every four years thereafter, complete course work or training, appropriate to the professional's practice, approved by the department regarding infection control, which shall include sepsis, and barrier precautions, including engineering and work practice controls, in accordance with regulatory standards promulgated by the department in consultation with the department of education, to prevent the transmission of HIV, HBV, HCV and infections that could lead to sepsis in the course of professional practice.”
“Effective January 1, 1989, Education Law requires certain individuals, when applying initially for licensure or a limited permit, to provide documentation of having completed two hours of coursework or training regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. This is a one-time requirement and once taken does not need to be completed again. “
“Pursuant to Public Health Law §3309-a(3), prescribers licensed under Title 8 of the Education Law in New York to treat humans and who have a DEA registration number to prescribe controlled substances, as well as medical residents who prescribe controlled substances under a facility DEA registration number, are required to complete at least three (3) hours of course work or training in pain management, palliative care, and addiction by July 1, 2017, and once every three (3) years thereafter.”
More information on NewYork CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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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:
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:
Additional training may be required based on professional specialty or workplace policies.
CME renewal depends on the specific training 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:
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:
These requirements align with those for MDs in New York.
DOs must complete:
Compliance deadlines should be confirmed with the New York State Education Department and Office of the Professions.
