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North Dakota's CME requirements for medical licensure include 40 hours every two years. Physicians must earn credits from approved sources like AMA, AOA, and AAFP. Track progress with the CE app.
As healthcare evolves, North Dakota’s CME requirements play a vital role in maintaining excellence in medical practice. In this ever-changing field, where advancements are continuous, Continuing Medical Education (CME) ensures healthcare professionals stay current with the latest medical knowledge and best practices. This guide outlines North Dakota’s CME requirements for medical license renewal, providing practitioners with a clear pathway to fulfilling their obligations and delivering high-quality patient care.
The North Dakota Board of Medicine mandates specific CME requirements for physicians seeking licensure or renewal. Here's an overview of the key requirements: https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/50-04-01.pdf
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North Dakota MD
Due: 31 Dec, 2026
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Profession: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
CME Credits Required:40
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AOA Category 1 Credit, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AAFP Elective Credit (approved for Category 1), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 1 Credit are required.
“Except as is otherwise specified in this chapter, every physician licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota shall complete no less than forty hours of board-approved continuing medical education (CME) every two years. One hour of credit will be allowed for each clock-hour of participation in approved continuing medical education activities.”
More information on North Dakota CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board.
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Medical doctors (MDs) in North Dakota must complete 40 CME credits every two years. These credits must be in board-approved CME activities, which may include AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AOA Category 1 Credit, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AAFP Elective Credit (approved for Category 1), or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 1 Credit.
MDs are required to complete 40 CME credits per licensure cycle, which spans two years. Physicians must ensure their CME activities meet the criteria established by the North Dakota Board of Medicine
North Dakota accepts the following types of CME credits for MDs:
MDs must renew their CME credits every two years, ensuring they complete 40 CME credits within each licensure period.
DOs in North Dakota must also complete 40 CME credits every two years. The accepted CME credits include AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AOA Category 1 Credit, AAFP Prescribed Credit, AAFP Elective Credit (approved for Category 1), and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 1 Credit.
DOs must earn 40 CME credits every two years, ensuring compliance with the North Dakota Board of Medicine’s requirements.
The North Dakota Board of Medicine accepts the following for DOs:
DOs must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 40 credits within the licensure period to maintain an active medical license.
While North Dakota requires 40 board-approved CME credits every two years, physicians should check with the North Dakota Board of Medicine for any specific topic requirements that may be mandated in a given licensure cycle.
The North Dakota Board of Medicine provides official information on CME requirements, approved credit types, and any updates to licensure regulations. You can review the latest guidelines in the North Dakota Administrative Code (50-04-01) here.
