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West Virginia requires MDs to complete 50 CME credits and DOs to complete 32 every two years. Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete an additional 3 hours on safe prescribing practices using approved credit formats.
As healthcare advances, West 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 West 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 West Virginia Board of Medicine oversees the licensure and regulation of medical professionals in the state. As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards of healthcare, the board mandates specific CME requirements for licensed physicians.CME Requirements | West Virginia Chapter
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West Virginia MD
Due: 31 Dec, 2025
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Profession: Medical Doctor (MD)
CME Credits Required: 50
Licensure Cycle: Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 and AAFP Prescribed Credits are required.
Special CME Requirements:
Profession: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(DO)
CME Credits Required: 32
Licensure Cycle: Two Years
Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 and AAFP Prescribed Credits are required.
Special CME Requirements:
“50 Total credit hours every two-year renewal cycle: Physicians licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine must complete 50 hours of Continuing Medical Education every two-year renewal cycle, 30 of which must be in the licensee’s specialty. “
“32 Total credit hours every two-year renewal cycle: Physicians licensed by the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine must complete 32 CME Credit hours during every two-year renewal cycle. A minimum of 16 hours must be completed through activities accredited for AOA Category 1A or AB Credit.”
“3 Credit hours addressing Controlled Substances and Prescribing: Physicians who have prescribed, administered, or dispensed any controlled substance pursuant to a West Virginia license in the two-year license cycle preceding renewal, are required to complete 3-hours of Board-approved CME in drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training during each reporting period.”
More information on West Virginia CME requirements for physicians on the state medical board
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Medical doctors in West Virginia must complete 50 CME credits every two years. Of these, 30 hours must be specific to the physician’s specialty. Additionally, MDs who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours of West Virginia-approved CME in Controlled Substance Prescribing, which may include AMA PRA Category 1 or AAFP Prescribed Credits. For the most current guidelines, consult the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
To maintain licensure, MDs in West Virginia must complete 50 CME credits per two-year renewal cycle. These include 30 hours in the physician’s specialty and, for prescribers, 3 hours in Controlled Substance Prescribing using approved credit types (e.g., AMA PRA Category 1 or AAFP).
Required CME topics include:
3 hours in Controlled Substance Prescribing, covering best practices, opioid prescribing, and drug diversion
All credits must be AMA PRA Category 1 or AAFP Prescribed Credits.
MDs must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 50 total credits, including 30 specialty-specific hours and 3 hours in prescribing controlled substances (if applicable).
DOs in West Virginia must complete 32 CME credits every two years. Of these, 16 hours must be earned in AOA Category 1A or 1B. In addition, 3 hours of Board-approved CME in Controlled Substance Prescribing are required for DOs who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances.
DOs must complete 32 CME credits every two years, including at least 16 hours of AOA Category 1A or 1B. Those with prescribing authority must also complete 3 hours of CME in Controlled Substance Prescribing, using credit types such as AOA 1-A or 1-B, AMA PRA Category 1, or AAFP Prescribed Credit.
Topics include:
3 hours in Controlled Substance Prescribing (if the physician prescribed during the cycle)
DOs must renew their CME credits every two years, completing 32 total CME hours, with 16 in AOA Category 1A or 1B, and 3 in Controlled Substance Prescribing if they held a prescribing role during the cycle
