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Virginia mandates 60 CME credits every 2 years for MDs and DOs, including 30 Category 1 hours and 2 hours on controlled substance prescribing. DOs are exempt from CME during their first renewal cycle.
As healthcare advances, Virginia’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 Virginia's CME requirements for medical license renewal, offering healthcare practitioners a roadmap to meet their obligations and excel in a demanding, innovative environment.
The Virginia Board of Medicine oversees the licensure of physicians in the state, including the enforcement of CME requirements. Here's an overview of Virginia's key CME requirements: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/med/leg/Medicine.pdf
Your credential requirements
Virginia MD
Due: 31 Dec, 2025
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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
CME Credits Required: 60
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ required
Special CME Requirements:
Profession: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
CME Credits Required: 60
Licensure Cycle: Every Two Years
Special CME Requirements:
“A. In order to renew an active license biennially, a practitioner shall attest to completion of at least 60 hours of continuing learning activities within the two years immediately preceding renewal as follows:
1. A minimum of 30 of the 60 hours shall be in Type 1 activities or courses offered by an accredited sponsor or organization sanctioned by the profession.”
More information on Virginia CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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Medical doctors in Virginia must complete 60 CME credits every two years. Of these, at least 30 hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and 2 of those hours must focus on Controlled Substance Prescribing. Physicians are required to maintain compliance within each biennial licensure cycle. For the most current information, refer to the Virginia Board of Medicine.
MDs in Virginia must complete 60 CME credits every two years. This includes a minimum of 30 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, with 2 of those hours specifically focused on Controlled Substance Prescribing.
Required topics include:
2 hours must be in Controlled Substance Prescribing, covering topics such as opioid prescribing and safe pain management
MDs must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 60 total hours, with at least 30 hours as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 2 hours dedicated to Controlled Substance Prescribing during each renewal cycle.
DOs in Virginia must complete 60 CME credits every two years. At least 30 of those hours must be Category 1 CME, including AOA Category 1-A, AOA Category 1-B, or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 2 of the 30 Category 1 hours must focus on Controlled Substance Prescribing. Note: DOs are exempt from these CME requirements during their first renewal.
DOs must complete 60 CME credits every two years, including 30 hours in Category 1 CME formats such as AOA Category 1-A, AOA Category 1-B, or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Among those, 2 hours must address Controlled Substance Prescribing. The first renewal after licensure is exempt from this requirement.
Topics include:
No CME requirement for first-time license renewal
DOs must complete 60 CME credits every two years, with 30 hours in Category 1 CME, including 2 hours on Controlled Substance Prescribing. However, DOs are exempt from CME during their first renewal cycle.
