Featured | Jul 5, 2025
Utah requires MDs, DOs, and PAs to complete 40 credits every 2 years, with at least 34 credits in AMA PRA Category 1. Up to 6 hours may be obtained from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
As healthcare advances, Utah’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 Utah's CME requirements for medical license renewal, offering healthcare practitioners a roadmap to meet their obligations and excel in a demanding, innovative environment.
The Utah Department of Commerce oversees the licensure and regulation of healthcare professionals in the state. Here’s the breakdown of the key requirements Office of Administrative Rules Utah Office of Administrative Rules
Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
CME Credits Required: 40
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Special CME Requirements:
Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
CME Credits Required: 40
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Special CME Requirements:
“(1) Under Subsection 58-67-304(1), the qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of at
least 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle, as follows:
(a) A minimum of 34 hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the ACCME.
“(1) Under Subsection 58-68-304(1), the qualified continuing professional education requirements shall consist of at
At least 40 hours during each two-year licensure cycle as follows:
(a) A minimum of 34 hours shall be in category 1 offerings as established by the AOA or ACCME.”
More information on Utah CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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Due: 31 Dec, 2025
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Medical doctors (MDs) in Utah must complete 40 CME credits every two years. Of these, at least 34 credits must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Additionally, 1 hour of CME must address physician-patient boundaries. For more information and official updates, consult the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
To maintain licensure, MDs in Utah must complete 40 CME credits per two-year licensure cycle, with 34 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 CME. One of those hours must specifically cover physician-patient boundary education
Topics must include:
MDs in Utah must complete and renew their CME credits every two years, with 40 total hours, including 34 Category 1 credits and 1 hour on boundary training per renewal cycle.
DOs in Utah must complete 40 CME credits every two years, including 34 Category 1 credits from AOA Category 1-A, AOA Category 1-B, or AMA PRA Category 1 sources. In addition, DOs who prescribe controlled substances must complete:
DOs must complete 40 CME credits every two years, with at least 34 hours in Category 1 CME. Controlled substance prescribers must also complete 3.5 hours in opioid and controlled substance education and 0.5 hours in suicide prevention training.
Topics include:
0.5 hours in Utah Suicide Prevention Training
The remaining 6 hours can be earned from additional accredited programs.
DOs must complete 40 CME credits every two years, including the required Category 1, prescribing-related, and suicide prevention topics. This aligns with Utah’s biennial license renewal schedule.
